Founding Fathers “WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” Part 1

THE HIDDEN FAITH OF AMERICA’S FOUNDING FATHERS

Introduction

When “Good” is Bad and “Bad” is Good

Jack Hibbs’s high accolades of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and the other Founding Fathers of America is an excellent example of how effortlessly the woes of Isaiah 5:20 can be invoked upon oneself. As a point of interest, the first thing that triggers the Prophet Isaiah’s woes is the fact that the first president of the United States of America, hailed as “The Father of The Nation,” was a practicing Freemason.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20).

It is worth noting that Jack Hibbs is also an avid admirer of Samuel Adams. Adams played a crucial role in the American Revolution and was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence. His involvement in Freemasonry is well-documented, and he contributed significantly to the cause of independence. In one of Hibbs’s podcasts, he says of Samuel Adams,

“Samuel Adams, in my opinion, was the biggest, greatest hero outside of Washington himself of our nation’s founding Fathers.”.

Destructive Revisionism

Jack Hibbs maintains that the post-1925 historians were all revisionists who intentionally distorted the facts about the Founding Fathers. He even takes Wikipedia to task for allegedly having hackneyed fraudulent info on the Founding Fathers. If his accusation holds water, it means that Wikipedia’s articles on any other historical figure is equally fraudulent and untrue. Like Charles Thomson, as we shall see later, Jack Hibbs has vowed to keep his generation “undeceived” about the facts surrounding America’s Founding Fathers. As such, Jack Hibbs is not a deceiver but refuses to undeceive of the already deceived. Had he studied American history more honestly he would have learned that some of the Founding Fathers were Freemasons while all of them were infidels (non-Christians), as Bird Wilson observed nearly a century before 1925. And so, Jack Hibbs’ post 1925 revisionist argument is flushed down the toilet.

Despite George Washington’s well-documented Masonic affiliations and Freemasonry’s inherent incompatibility with biblical Christianity, some Christians, among whom are Jack Hibbs and the websites “Christian Answers,” and “Baptist Bible Tribune,” ardently maintain that he was a Christian.

There is a perception among some that contemporary authors are revisionists who intentionally distort the facts surrounding Washington’s religious life, particularly his alleged pious “Christianity.”

Revisionism and truth are strange bedfellows. Revisionists apply their historical acumen to inform and educate the masses in two distinct ways. One approach involves deceiving the public by directly altering or erasing (literally destroying) historical facts with malicious intent, while another sly and subtle method entails accurately quoting historical facts but intentionally leaving out words or phrases to alter the context.

A good example of destructive revisionism is that of Charles Thomson, one of the Founding Fathers of America, who destroyed the more than 1000-page treatise he had written on the American Revolution.  

He argued that he would rather have future generations stay deceived than to undeceive them. The agency of Providence, he argued, deserved to be honored for his benign aid during the American Revolution and not the perceived wisdom and valor of great men.

The Harvard University Website “Resources about the United States Declaration of Independence reports:

For years, Thomson’s brain held the best record of what really happened in the Continental Congress. He was literally in “the room where it happened” for fifteen years. In his memoirs, Benjamin Rush called Thomson “a man of great learning and general knowledge, at all times a genuine republican,” and recounted this story:

“He was once told in my presence, that he ought to write a history of the revolution. ‘No (said he) I ought not, for I should contradict all the histories of the great events of the revolution, and shew by my account of men, motives and measures, that we are wholly indebted to the agency of Providence for its successful issue. Let the world admire the supposed wisdom and valor of our great men. Perhaps they may adopt the qualities that have been ascribed to them and thus good may be done. I shall not undeceive future generations.’” – November Highlight: Charles Thomson | Declaration Resources Project (harvard.edu).

Obviously, the Agency of Providence expects its agents to safeguard and maintain his honor and integrity through deceit. The Agency of Providence cannot possibly be the God of the Bible because He has never been and shall never be a deceiver, nor would He allow the dark craft of deliberate deception to take root among his followers. May I remind Jack Hibbs and his followers wh the great deceiver is? (2 John 1:7; Revelation 12:9).

Jack Hibbs strongly opposes misinformation and deceit. His popular book “Living in the Daze of Deception” provides clear evidence of his dislike for deception. However, he appears to have no issues with Harvard University’s revelation of Charles Thomson’s severe and harmful revisionism to uphold the agency of Providence’s glory and majesty.

It is important to note that Freemasons often use the term “Providence” to refer to the Architect of the Universe. Additionally, I would like to remind Jack Hibbs that Charles Thomson was a Freemason. He became a member of Lodge No. 2 in Philadelphia and later served as the Grand Master for Pennsylvania in both 1781 and 1784. Thomson had a significant impact during the American Revolution, serving as the secretary of the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1789.

Founding Fathers withholding the truth

Charles Thomson’s commitment to withholding the truth regarding the American Revolution from future generations has birthed a society embracing deceit as truth. Adam Weishaupt, the founder of the Illuminati in 1776, proclaimed the concealment of truth as “The great strength of our Order” (Freemasonry).

Concealment is best achieved by changing names for the sake of a universal fraternal unity. Religious plurality had to be knitted together into one global brotherhood through the dark craft of name-changing.

The God of the Bible who revealed Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob soon became “The Great Architect of the Universe” (GAOTU), “The All-seeing eye of Providence” and “The Father of Lights.”

These are all generic titles (not specific names) and have a singular goal: to articulate that all religions worship the same God. What Providence is to the Christian is also Providence to the Jew, The Hindu, and the Muslim, or any other pagan religion.

The only difference is that each member of a Masonic Lodge may choose whom he prefers to honor and worship under the title of “Providence,” “G A O T U,” “Father of Lights,” or “Hiram.” Masons assert that your own endeavors will depend entirely on your devotion to Freemasonry’s great mission of bringing to mankind a full comprehension of the Brotherhood of all men under the Fatherhood of one ever-living God.

Additionally, multiple quotes from individuals who were close to the Founding Fathers affirm their Masonic connections and eloquently refutes Jack Hibbs’s bizarre post-1925-revisionist clarion. For some mysterious reason, Jack Hibbs never once acknowledges their Freemasonic associations, neither in his sermons nor in his podcasts or YouTube videos. As expected, Jack’s podcast praises Franklin’s scientific achievements but omits his deeply loyal involvement with Freemasonry.

Some of the more obvious reasons why overzealous patriotic Christians are so keen to wipe any historically proven facts concerning the American Founding Fathers under the rug is because they cannot seem to see the difference between genuine biblical Christianity and Freemasonry’s Baphomet religion.

Freemasonry is a religion, regardless of the opinions held by Masons themselves. It is known for its practices that include prayer, reading the Bible, a belief in the resurrection, and regular attendance at local Christian churches among its members. Naturally, individuals from Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds have their own places of worship and are not expected to attend church services.

Unfortunately, these traits are often used to prove that Freemasons were Christians. May I remind you that the devil also can change himself into an angel of light without being detected as a fraud. (2 Corinthians 11:14-15).

This will be explored in more detail through documented historical evidence, especially on George Washington, in the upcoming sections of this dissertation.

Albert Pike, a 33-degree Mason wrote,

“The religious faith thus taught by Masonry is indispensable to the attainments of the great ends of life.”[1] “Every Masonic Lodge is a temple of religion, and its teachings are instruction in religion.”[2]
[1] Albert Pike. Morals and Dogma (1932). p. 196.
[2] Ibid, p. 213.

In his Encyclopedia of Freemasonry Albert Mackey, also a 33-degree Mason, insists that Masonic meetings should be opened and closed with prayer. [3]. On the doctrine of the resurrection he wrote,

“The doctrine of a resurrection to a future and eternal life constitutes an indispensable portion of the religious faith of Freemasonry.” [4]
[3] Albert Mackey. Encyclopedia of Freemasonry. The Masonic History Company (1929). p. 792
[4] Ibid, p 851.

The Founding Fathers’ pseudo-Christianity proves Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 to be so very true,

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

The satanic transformation from darkness into beacons of light and integrity is usually incredibly gradual and subtle, catching even the most experienced individuals off guard with their deceptive falsehoods.

This is ostensibly Jack Hibbs’s goal with his strong emphasis on Benjamin Franklin’s speech given during the Constitutional Convention on Thursday, June 28, 1787, in Philadelphia, PA, highlighting the importance of prayer in governance.

Jack Hibbs made very certain that his podcast listeners understood that Benjamin Franklin’s reference to “The Father of Lights” is patently a reference to the God of the Bible.

Where did Benjamin Franklin learn about the concept of the “Father of Lights”?

Like all clever individuals prone to pretending to be humble Christians, he found the single verse in Scripture that refers to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as the Father of Lights. (James 1:17).

Franklin was not making a worshipful reference to Jesus Christ, his Father, or the Holy Spirit. He was alluding to the god of Freemasonry, which, despite being named Jesus, is a different one altogether. (2 Corinthians 11:4).

In his podcast “Moments in History When God Intervened – God’s existence in the formation of America” (at roundabout 21:19) Jack Hibbs made this incredible statement.

“Franklin had a Christian upbringing, but he didn’t obey it. But, it was in his head. Isn’t it amazing [that] In later years in [his] life It [was] him and John Adams that agreed that we have no king but King Jesus? I find that awesome.”

Jack Hibbs should know that having Jesus in your head cannot save anyone. He goes on to say,

“So we need to be careful how we beat up on our founding fathers. It’d be kind of cool if they came back and started beating up on people today who are misrepresenting them, trying to cancel them. You know, that kind of stuff.”

“When I say beat up, I don’t mean punch. I mean give truth because a punch you can heal from. But truth, truth gets down in there and changes things up and so.”

“ . . . prayer then started. And I, if I remember right, don’t quote me, don’t quote me. It was either an hour and a half or it was 3 1/2 hours long prayer meeting and they went back after prayer. Guess what happened. You can read about the eyewitness accounts they unexplainably began to agree. They came to either reconciliations, harmony or compromise, to begin a government. I think that’s awesome . . .”

What Jack Hibbs regards as awesome turned out to be an awesome false flag. Franklin scribbled a note at the bottom of his prayer speech lamenting, “The Convention [as a whole] except three or four Persons, thought Prayers unnecessary!”

Why did he ask for prayers to be said before their daily deliberations while he admitted in his autobiography that he was a “thorough deist” who rejected the Puritan faith of his parents? (The 102 passengers and 30 crew men who set sail from England to the New World in 1620 on the Mayflower and signed the so-called Mayflower Compact were all Puritans). The answer is rather simple.

Freemasons also pray before they proceed with their pagan worship of The Great Architect of the Universe (GAOTU) or their Father of Lights.. Albert Mackey (1807-1881), a 33rd degree Mason who wrote extensively on Freemasonry, said of prayers being a necessary contingent in all Masonic lodges the following,

Every Mason shall cultivate brotherly love and the love of God, and frequent holy church.
Albert Mackey: The Written Law Fifteen Points, p 45.

What is the mason-prayer?

O God, be with us as we join together to partake of the bounty you have given us. Bless this assembly of Brothers, grant that we may be thankful for how much we have, and make us ever mindful of those who have nothing. Grant too, that we, through our work as Masons, might always build according to Thy will. Amen.

Albert Mackey grave – Glenwood Cemetery – 2014-09-14

Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America did not believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.

In a letter to Ezra Stiles, president of Yale College, Benjamin Franklin wrote on March 9th, 1790, a mere 19 days before his death on April 17th, 1790 in Philadelphia Philadelphia March 9. 1790.

Reverend and Dear Sir

As to Jesus of Nazareth, my Opinion of whom you particularly desire, I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes, and I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his Divinity; though it is a question I do not dogmatize upon, having never studied it, and think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble. I see no harm, however, in its being believed, if that Belief has the good Consequence, as probably it has, of making his Doctrines more respected and better observed; especially as I do not perceive, that the Supreme takes it amiss, by distinguishing the Unbelievers in his Government of the World with any peculiar Marks of his Displeasure.

Here is my Creed: I believe in one God, Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by his Providence. That he ought to be worshipped. That the most acceptable Service we can render to him, is doing Good to his other Children. I think the System of Morals [devised by Jesus] and his Religion as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw, or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes, and I have with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his Divinity.

Indeed,, Franklin had Jesus in his head but it was another Jesus. (2 Corinthians 11:4). In his statement of (un)faith above, Benjamin Franklin is in accord with other Masons.

• Franklin admired Jesus Christ’s system of morals and religion as “the best the world ever saw” without admitting to His divinity. This aligns with the viewpoint of 33-degree Mason Albert Pike, who described Jesus as “a great teacher of morality” but nothing more. This information can be found in Albert Pike’s book “Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry” (Charleston, SC: The Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, 1906), p. 525.
• Jim Shaw, a 33rd-degree Mason and a Past Worshipful Master of the Blue Lodge, as well as a Past Master of all Scottish Rite bodies, and a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, acknowledges that official Masonic doctrine maintains that “Jesus was just a man. He was one of the ‘exemplars,’ one of the great men of the past, but not divine and certainly not the only means of redemption for lost mankind” (Jim Shaw and Tom McKenney, The Deadly Deception: Freemasonry Exposed by One of Its Top Leaders (Lafayette, LA: Huntington House, 1988), pp. 126-127). [Emphasis added].
• The Masonic Maundy Thursday Ritual of the chapter of Rose Croix officially states, “We meet this day to commemorate the death of Jesus, not as inspired or divine, for this is not for us to decide.” [viz. “though it is a question I do not dogmatize upon, having never studied it, and think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble.] (Ibid., p. 127, cf. Henry C. Clausen, Practice and Procedure for the Scottish Rite, Washington, DC: The Supreme Council, 33rd Degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Mother Jurisdiction of the World, 1981, pp. 75-77.). [Emphasis added].
• A Christian Mason might hold the belief that Jesus was the God and Savior of the world, but this perspective does not align with Masonic principles that deem them spiritually blind ignoramuses. Enlightened Masons aspire for their Christian counterparts to understand that all specific doctrines regarding Christ are incorrect. According to Clausen, Masons aim to “remove orthodox beliefs, stories, metaphors, and doctrines from all religions. (Clausen, Clausen’s Commentaries on Morals and Dogma, p. 157.) Compare this to Franklin’s statement, “I think the System of Morals and his Religion, as he left them to us, the best the World ever saw or is likely to see; but I apprehend it has received various corrupting Changes,” . . . “I see no harm, however, in its being believed, if that Belief has the good Consequence, as probably it has, of making his Doctrines more respected and better observed;”

Jack Hibbs’s “awesome” admiration for Benjamin Franklin and John Adams’ declaration of faith, stating “we have no king but King Jesus“ befuddles the most basic doctrines of Biblical redemption. It is impossible to be born from above if you reject the divinity of Jesus Christ. It is equally unviable to imagine, as Hibbs enthusiastically suggests, that Benjamin Franklin’s mention of “The Father of Lights” in his speech directly points to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He wasn’t praying to the Father of Jesus Christ but to another father (John 8:44). And, here’s the reason why . . .

Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. (1 John 2:22-23 ).

Jack Hibbs’ claim that Benjamin Franklin was a Christian who, along with John Adams, agreed “that we have no king but King Jesus,” is unfounded and misleading. His enthusiasm to this effect suggests that he may not fully understand what it means to be a genuine Bible-believing Christian. Instead of mentioning that Benjamin Franklin doubted Jesus Christ’s divinity and, therefore, could not have been saved, he sidetracks the issue and blabbers on about Benjamin Franklin’s alleged fling he had with a woman in Europe and fathered an illegitimate child. “He liked the ladies,” as Jack Hibbs described it.

As if adultery appears to be a prevalent issue among individuals in prominent governmental roles, Jack Hibbs candidly asks, “What about your life? What have you done?” Surely, no one can claim the moral high ground and point fingers at others “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 2:23).

Nonetheless, the question should not be “What about your life? What have you done?” but “What have you done with your sins?” Seeing that Benjamin Franklin denied Jesus Christ’s divinity, he automatically also denied the truth that He is one with the Father. Frankly, Franklin, this in particular made you one of the last days’ antichrists and not a Christian as Jack Hibbs so awesomely claims you to have been.

Considering the title of this article, one can speculate on what Benjamin Franklin might have replied to Jesus Christ if He had posed the question to him “Who do you say that I am?”

Sir, I honor and commend you for your excellent morals and dogmas which, in my view, are the best the world has ever seen and will ever see. Nonetheless, I must confess that you are not God, and least of all, the Son of God. Therefore, I neither have the desire nor the religious disposition to follow in the footsteps of the apostle Peter who declared “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. (Based on Franklin’s testimony as transliterated by the author of this series of articles). Stay tuned.

Benjamin Franklin’s deep involvement in Freemasonry shall be examined in more detail later in this article. Suffice it to say at this stage, he was a Mason who contributed greatly to the Fraternity through his publishing of “The Constitutions of the Freemasons”.

Please read: Jack Hibbs “WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” Part 2