| Standing firm by the side of the organization that | | | | come to worship him'" (Matthew 2:2). But anyone |
| many of us know as Freemasonry, is a woman's | | | | who understands the way cults work will know that |
| auxiliary which was founded in 1868 known as the | | | | tactics and strategies are purposely used to play |
| Order of the Eastern Star. It is the largest Fraternal | | | | upon and manipulate the interpretation of words. Well |
| Organization in the world. Also known as the "Star", | | | | known Bible verses and words such as "Jesus" that |
| OES is only open to women with specific Masonic | | | | have common meanings are often used and are |
| affiliation and men who are Master Masons. By | | | | deliberately disguised, leaving their members in the |
| tradition, the Master Mason, also known as the | | | | dark about it containing a second underlying meaning. |
| Worthy Patron and an Associate Patron must be | | | | It was read somewhere before that OES uses |
| present at all of the Star meetings. If that is not the | | | | satanic symbolism, which is in fact the same five |
| case, all of the offices are held by women. Anyone | | | | point star enclosed within a circle. This alone should |
| who expresses a desire to become a part of OES | | | | make it worth searching for another layer or |
| must be of good moral character, believe in a | | | | meaning. It was also bought to my attention that the |
| Supreme Being, and be at least 18 years of age. | | | | A.V. 1611(Authorized Version of King James) does not |
| They must also believe in the laws of the United | | | | use the words "eastern star". Instead it is phrased |
| States, be willing to take on the obligation of the | | | | "star in the east", which has a very different meaning |
| OES, Participate in the Ceremony of Initiation, be | | | | in occultism. It actually refers to "Sirus", which is the |
| free of mental illness, free of any convicted felonies, | | | | star most significant in Satanism and most sacred to |
| and be a resident of the United States. Answers to | | | | the god, Set. Set was the evil Egyptian god who |
| question such as "what is the basis of the Order of | | | | killed Osiris and is possibly the oldest form of Satan. |
| Eastern Star?", "What are its goals and purpose?" | | | | The most chilling part of this all is, The Eastern Star is |
| "Does it interfere with religion?" Or "is it considered a | | | | known as the star of SET. It is sad to presume that |
| secret society?" are only a few of many that may | | | | most women who belong to this organization believe |
| still sometimes leave the overall essence of the | | | | in their heart and souls that they are worshiping |
| organization questionable. It is explained that OES's | | | | Jesus, all the while kneeling around the satanic |
| goal and purpose is to provide an organization where | | | | pentagram. Clearly, there are deceitful word games |
| women and men with high moral and social character | | | | being played. The core of this all has nothing to do |
| can contribute their time, energy and wisdom to their | | | | with Jesus' star, but everything to do with the star |
| Order with Charity, Truth and Kindness and Love for | | | | or set. This breaks down the most important and |
| the good of all mankind throughout the world. Their | | | | well disguised point that Satan is the accredited god |
| meetings open up with the singing of Hyms and the | | | | of Masonry and sadly, has all of these affiliated |
| waving of rods and banners. In a ritually tedious | | | | people blindly worshiping him. Now, going back to all |
| routine, the officers announce their stations and | | | | of the questions about OES that to some people |
| functions; following is the introduction and honoring of | | | | seemed to remain inadequately answered, this may |
| the Grand Chapter Officers. The remainder of the | | | | be the very reason why. This could be a tremendous |
| meetings operates like that of any club, mentioning | | | | lesson to anyone with a habit of making drastic |
| members that are ill, initiating new members, and | | | | decisions without thoroughly checking the facts first. |
| regular business transactions. Upon closing, there is | | | | There is one thing that they surely did not lie about |
| another ceremonial routing, followed by social hour. | | | | which is being a secret society. Of course they would |
| The Star is in general observed by the women of | | | | not want to make it any harder for them to get |
| OES as a fine Christian institution within Masonry, but | | | | more people involved in the organization. In fact, the |
| contrary to that, it is clearly explained at the start to | | | | chief function of a Star chapter is to make more |
| those interested in becoming members that "While | | | | members. Everything else is inferior to that. |
| this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual | | | | Siobhan Gamble write for EarthFrisk, a social |
| convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith". | | | | bookmarking and social media community where you |
| Does this not include non-Christians? For some, this is | | | | can share links, vote on them, comment, explore the |
| enough to raise an eyebrow but it gets better. The | | | | net, watch videos, share articles and create a |
| motto of the chapter which directly from the Bible | | | | community. |
| quotes, "We have seen his star in the east, and are | | | | |