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ED DECKER WRITES THE PRESIDENT 4/13/2002

Dear Mr. President:

I am in such grief this day over the situation in Israel that I can hardly
function. It is incomprehensible to me that you have softened your position
on terrorism to allow Secretary Powell to give that murdering Egyptian liar,
Arafat, more access to the international press to spout yet another set of
lies.

If his friends were killing Americans, you would be singing a different
tune.  But somehow, the oil monarchies have taken your zeal for truth and
honor and washed it in oil. Just as we did when Iraq was lobbing scud
missiles into the civilian population of Israel, we are telling Israel to
sit back and let their people be killed.

I voted for your father and I voted for you. I never, ever expected to see
you back down from ANY terrorists, let alone for political expediency.  I am
already weighing my vote for 2004.

Please, Sir, stand as strong in this case as you did when these same
terrorists killed the innocent people in New York and DC. If you let Arafat,
who isn't even a Palestinian, get away with his murdering ways again, we
will be seeing the same kinds of suicide bombings in America. Oh, I forgot.
they are now downgraded to homicide bombings... that's nice for them.

You can't bargain with terrorists, Mr. President.  When it will soon reach
our own shores, you can be sure the blood of the innocent dead will be on
this administration's shoulders for backing down in the face of evil in the
Mideast.

Ed Decker
Life Long Republican

Subject: Jehovah's Witness 3 year study research exposes a false gospel

Mr. Decker and Staff,

First of all my brother in Christ, I pray for you and your ministry as there is a tremendous spiritual battle taking place as we speak.  I am involved in meetings with the Jehovah's Witnesses (and Mormons) in an attempt to extract the belief's in which they hold so strongly too.  One day, about 3 years ago, two members of the Jehovah's Witnesses knocked on my door and promulgated a perception of what they thought to be the truth to me.  I asked them to prove their authority of why they thought they had to be doing what they were doing and they said that they were God's organization and that one could only be saved through it.  That bothered me because I firmly believed in Jesus as being our advocate with the Father and our lone mediator between us and God.

I prayed to the Lord Jesus for guidance and understanding into the Scriptures as I continued to meet with them (about 12 times in all).  I believe that Jesus is God because they word of God say's he is in John 20:28 and Hebrews 1:8 is what I told them about the identity of Jesus and what the word of God said concerning his person.  After telling me that I was wrong and then being told he was the arch angel Michael in about a dozen bushes they were trying to beat around I asked for Scripture to show me that Jesus was Michael the arch angel.  They could not but said "it is a reasonable assumption to make" and "well we believe that is what the Scriptures say."  I could not believe in an assumption nor would I follow an organization that robs my Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ with everything that makes him almighty God.  I told them I do not believe in a three-headed God or three god's in one but the one true God who reveals Himself through three persons.

The issue I had mostly with them is how they explained to me what I believe!  The took the beauty of the Godhead and with their blind eyes and hearts made it seem like some demonic ideal.  This was absolutely unacceptable to me and 1 Thessalonians 5:21 forced me to exactly show them why I believe the way I do.  The word of God is infallible and perfect and every manner and pierces through every lie like a knife through butter.  The following is an excerpt I am writing in a document called "The Investigation" - How a knock on a door allowed one bible verse to expose an entire religion'.

((My Jehovah's Witness visitors, I believe that Jesus is God because the word of God say's he is, and I cannot in good conscience believe otherwise, I pray that the Holy Spirit guides you into the truth. You have given me assumptions, I give you Scripture.  Pleas respond with your response))

Wesley

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Subject: free masonry

Dear Sir I think what you are doing is sick I am a mason and my father is a mason and so is my grandfather.

Hi,  

Ed Decker's work load is such that occasionally he asks me to assist him in answering some of the email he receives regarding Freemasonry.  Please allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Duane Washum.  I was initiated, passed and raised in 1978 at Vegas Lodge No. 32, Las Vegas, Nevada.  In 1983 I was Worshipful Master of that lodge.  But in 1984, Jesus led me out of the darkness of the lodge and into His light.  He pointed out to me that He is the Light.  And that since He is not allowed in Masonic lodge rooms, there is no way that my search for light that Masonry refers to, will ever be accomplished there; that it is found in John 8:12  Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."  I have my own ministry - In Search Of Light Ministries, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Additionally, I am an active participant in Ex Masons For Jesus.

Let's go through your letter together, okay?:

I am terribly sorry to hear that, but I can certainly relate to it.  Virtually everyone in my family - other than my wife and children - are Masonically affiliated also.  As a matter of fact, it was one of my dad's final wishes before he passed away that was the catalyst for my becoming a Mason.  There was nobody I loved or respected more, than my father.  It was heartbreaking to me, when I came out of Freemasonry, to realize that so many members of my family, all of whom I loved dearly, had been so terribly misled, just like I was.

My pastor at my church is one also.

Herein lies one of the major problems.  So many men have automatically assumed that because their pastors are Masons, there is nothing wrong with being a Mason themselves.  Sad to say, in so many instances either the pastor himself has never taken the time to seriously consider what Freemasonry is actually teaching, or even more unfortunately, he is only a hireling and not a true shepherd.  I would hope that it is simply a matter that your pastor does not fully understand what he is a part of.

I would like to know why you think the masons are so bad?

I do not think Masons are bad.  I only believe they have been misled.  At least, part of them have been misled.  Of course there are many Masons who are Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Moslems, etc., so becoming a Mason was not that much of a problem for them, since none of them accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior anyway.

It has  done nothing but made me a better person and a better believer in GOD. You have to believe in god to be a mason.

Actually, this isn't true at all.  In fact, if you will tell me which state you are from, I can probably come up with what is actually the more accurate statement, that being that Masons are required "to believe in the existence of a Supreme Being."  But then, of course, if you have bought into the concept that the "god" prayed to in the lodge (Masonry's "Great Architect Of The Universe") is a symbol representing all gods of all mankind, it becomes clearer why you would say such a thing.  But, there is no requirement that all who become Masons must believe in the True and Living God who is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

So i say to you what is so bad about that? It is very bad what you are doing. It sounds to me like you used to be one and you got kicked out for something that you did.

Doesn't really matter what it sounds like to you, especially since the truth of the matter is that I quit.  You can read my testimony on the Ex Masons For Jesus website.  The address is shown at the bottom of this email.

By the way, out of curiosity, would you mind telling me what denomination the church is that you attend, where the pastor is a Mason?  Only reason I am asking is because I can probably show you at least two statements of faith from your own church which are in opposition to beliefs of Freemasonry.

In Christ,

Duane Washum
Ex Masons For Jesus
In Search Of Light Ministries

Dear Ed:

I just don't know where to start, but I think it is important for you to know how you have impacted my life.

First let me start off with I am a Christian and attend a Southern Baptist Church. I have never belonged to the Mormon church nor would I have ever even thought of it, but you see my sister in-law is Mormon. Seven months ago we moved to Colorado (by God's leading) from Oregon. When we got here money was tight so we decided that it would be best if we rented a house together with my brother and sister in-law. I knew before we left Oregon that one of the reasons God was calling us to Colorado was for Mary. Two weeks after moving in together she brought up religion. So right there while we were unpacking I witnessed to her. She said she wanted to do more research on this (which never really happened) and I left it at that. Not to bore you with all of the little and some big things that have happened since then we found ourselves at that same starting point.

Her husband had told her that he no longer could be married to a Mormon and that she needed to decided what was real for her. Let me add now that Mary is 5 1/2 months pregnant and the baby has anencephaly (a story of it's own) and will die shortly after birth. All of this has brought a new light to Christ and His word. Both Mary and David have been going to church with me since they found out about the baby. With all of that said, David had given Mary a week to finish her research and make a decision. Last Saturday was the deadline. Last Saturday I went and rented the movies "The God Makers" and "The Temple of the God Makers." This was quite a shock to her and sent her studying the Bible to find the TRUTH!!

We spent 4 hours looking at what God says about Him. I have to tell you that all of this took place as a result from watching your videos. I can't tell you Thank you enough times. Mary wrote a letter to her Dad (who is a strong Mormon) and asked him about the movies. He responded with the usual response,"It was made by people excommunicated from the church because they could not follow the strict rules of God" but more than that she saw in the movies. Her eyes were opened as a result of your movies. Again, Thank you.

My sister in-law still has not made a decision for Christ but I do believe that she is very close. Please pray for her, for all of us. I just wanted you to know the impact that a movie that was made a long time ago has made on our family.

In Christ's Hand,
Susan M.

Dear Ed,

As a recently recovered birth-Mormon (going to get my name off the records first thing Monday) who is now free from the fog and ready to start searching for truth for the first time in his life (I am 35 yrs old), I appreciate what you are doing here on the web to help expose this tragedy. Reading the materiel from yours and others web sites provided the "straw that broke the camel's back" , so to speak, which allowed me to will away the stubborn, subconscious, Mormon beliefs I held. There are truckloads of evidence. In short, what you are doing really helps. Your cause is not in vain. Thank you, Ed.

I know you get a lot of hostility from the LDS people. That's why I'm writing to give you my support and encouragement. I was taught to treat people like you as crazed fanatics. Boy, was I wrong. It is mind-boggling to think of how such a colossal and diabolical empire has been created through deception. It makes one gasp for breath. I was indeed the victim of a cult. When this realization first hit me, it was like a bolt of lightning. Pure shock! Enormous! It changed my life forever. I could never have imagined. Never.

I weep for the rest of my family. They are still trapped. I believe it is my moral obligation to help them escape this tragedy. I see them in an entirely different light now, and I have love and compassion for them.

Thanks, again,

Tom
Salt Lake City

Dear Ed,

I have greatly appreciated your newsletter as it always contains useful information. But no newsletter contained more information for me than the May-June issue of 1996. About 5 months ago, I led a man to the Lord. [ed note: the man's daughter was studying to become a Mormon and came for a visit. Ken was asked to minister to her} .

I wanted to tell you this story because I walked her through your "Mormonism Teaches" list, item by item. She was bothered by some of what I challenged her with concerning the false teachings, but as time went on she finally came to a place where she could not argue with Scripture and she finally surrendered. The Lord was very gracious through the whole time and with a heart that truly wanted to know Jesus, she prayed to receive Christ as her Savior. So, I encourage you to keep up the good work and to continue supplying us with your solid teaching materials,.......

Ken D.

Dear Ed:

Thanks so much for your work in exposing the true nature of Mormonism. My wife and I were Mormons, but we left the church one and a half years ago, and were baptized in an evangelical church 9 months ago. Our lives have been greatly blessed ever since. Your book and film, the GodMakers, were very instrumental during our time of questioning and decision. Your work is so greatly needed—so don’t ever stop!

There are many Mormons out there who blindly follow the church but feel emptiness and discouragement in return. Your work guides Mormons in the right direction: the Bible (the one and only true Word). Only in Jesus can one feel true peace and attain eternal life—not by participating in false temple rituals!

Clayton C.

Dear Ed,

Greetings in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am writing you to get your take on something that has happened in our church. A Mormon recently began attending our church by invitation. This guy is as polished and slick as any Mormon I have ever met. He (through a policy flaw) weaseled his way into the choir and began attending Sunday school classes. He was never there to learn, but to teach. Every time he opened his mouth, he said things that were just off center enough to alert a discerning believer. Our church is presently without a full-time pastor. Our music minister told me about him, as he was open about his affiliations. I counseled our music minister that we should wait until we are sure about his motives.

It became clear immediately that he had no intention of renouncing Joseph Smith and Mormonism. In fact, like a virus, the longer he was allowed to stay the bolder he got. Finally I confronted him in a not-too-loving manner. I believed that because he was openly trying to introduce his doctrine into our church, he did not rate politeness. Our interim pastor and our music minister have spoken at length with him. He is arrogant, entrenched and bold. He was finally removed from the choir and asked to leave the church. Because of the ignorance of some our people he was made to feel quite accepted in the Sunday Schools, even though he was constantly making doctrinal comments that were un-Biblical.

My question is, to your knowledge, are there additional incentives, rewards, or positions given to those who attempt to infiltrate evangelical churches? One woman suggested that he might be trying earn his way to becoming a bishop.

I e-mailed CRI a short time back concerning this same situation. They told me that missionaries are encouraged to go into churches and proselytize.

Any additional information you can give will be appreciated tremendously.

God bless your ministry.

In His Service,
Nova

P.S. As a last try, our music minister gave him a copy of "The God Makers". His outrage and disgust told all of us that he was not seeking truth, but seeking to destroy.

Dear Mr. Decker,

Are you dead yet?

A Mormon Missionary

Ed’s answer: Nope...Sorry but I am still Alive and kicking, writing and still seeing Mormons get saved... What a wonderful, joyous life!

Dear Mr. Decker,

My husband and I are now ex-Mormons and we are writing you because my husband felt he owes you an apology. My Christian mother put us on your mailing list and my husband called you and very angrily asked to be removed from your mailing list. Since then we have traveled that very rocky road from Mormonism to the Truth and even though there is a lot to tell we just want to say we are sorry.

We understand from your recent newsletter to my mother that you have been ill and we are praying for you. Would you please put us back on your mailing list? We have been reading everything we can get our hands on and we have benefited greatly from your book "Complete Handbook on Mormonism" . We also have finally met some other former Mormons. Thank you for your love and guidance to those of us out there in need of the truth.

May God Bless You,

Forrest and Cheryl

Greetings Ed in the precious Name of Jesus,

In 1962, I was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I was blessed in December of 1962 and baptized on December 5, 1970. Confirmed on Fast Sunday, December 6, 1970. When I was 14, I received my Patriarchal Blessing. When I was 16, I lost my faith. For the following 10 years, I was semi-agnostic and "believed God in my own way." When I was 27, the lights went on. I was dating a nice Christian girl who attended Walter Martin's Bible class. Her brother used to keep Walter's book in his parents bedroom and then clobber me with it when we were teenagers.

There was one thing she ultimately said that disturbed me. "I am Christian, you are not! You will never accept Christianity and accept what I am." I told her that I would look into it and I wasn't afraid of it. Not only was I not afraid of it, I EMBRACED IT!!! I'm not with her anymore. While I was studying in college, I met a nice Jewish agnostic girl. She is now a Jewish believer and my wife. God is truly amazing. He works in spite of us. This demonstrates how much He loves us.

We both thank you for your ministry and keep up the good work.

In Christ Jesus,
Dan & Amy North

Mr. Decker,

I am a Black man who has been approached by many of my fellow Black Christians because I have allowed the Mormons to come into my home twice in the past two weeks when they knocked on my door. My friends speak of the racial history of the Mormons and I found further information on your website. However, my question is ... why should I care what Mormons formerly taught about Blacks as inferior beings?

They don’t teach that doctrine anymore and now reject it. How are they any different than say, the Baptists in this regard? Are not most Christian sects in America guilty of this same kind of thing in their own past and even today? After all, it was mostly Baptist KKK members in our country’s horrifying racial past who raped and lynched my brothers and sisters. Even today most KKK members are Baptists. Mormons may have taught we are inferior at one time, but they were never guilty of other such atrocities. Can we not forgive them, when so many Christian churches were involved in far worse actions?

I guess my final point is, why should I care about what Mormons once taught when the atrocities perpetrated by other "Christians" in the past and today are FAR WORSE?

Your friend in Jesus,
Greg

Dear Ed,

I have studied the Masons on your web-site and others whom I consider to be respectable Christian writers and I have a question I am hoping you can help me with. I realize you cannot tell me what to do but I hope you can offer some guidance to me.

I am planning on marrying a man who is both a Baptist Pastor and a Freemason in the York Rite. On learning about Masonry I am now having second thoughts as to the wisdom of going through with this marriage. I have asked him to read some of your literature but he says it is all a witch hunt and is not true. He has shown me some books he has from his lodge where there are passages from the Bible and prayers that are said to Jesus so he rejects the idea that any God will do and that Jesus is not mentioned in the lodge. I would appreciate any guidance you can offer to me.

Please, may I remain anonymous.

Mr. Decker,

I am writing to formally thank you for writing your book THE GODMAKERS. I read it about 10 years ago (approx) and basically disregarded it...but it stayed in my bottom drawer AND in the back of my mind.

Every fast and testimony meeting I thought of it. Every Sacrament meeting I thought of it. Every Homemaking meeting I thought of it. Eventually I was thinking about it all the time! My heart was softening and letting my MIND think for itself. Finally, I have been able to free myself emotionally and spiritually from this church. (thank you, thank you, thank you)

I was a member for more than 20 years. True-blue Mormon. Something has clicked inside and now I am searching for the truth. I have 4 children (the oldest is 14) that I now need to set a new path for. The internet has been such a wonderful source of information for me! I can’t believe that there are other Mormons out there that are having the same doubts that I have been having! It’s such a miracle that I found this site!

Thank you for being brave enough to put into words what you knew was the truth! I will always be grateful to you for being the one to shine the light on this false religion. God Bless you in all you do.

Sincerely, Angela H.

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