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