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Former 33rd Degree Mason Reveals the Darkest Secrets of Freemasonry

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Overview of the Interview (“Almost False Podcast”)

The video is an interview in which former high-level Freemason Bill Schnoebelen claims that mainstream Freemasonry—and related occult/spiritual systems—operate through hidden spiritual forces he portrays as demonic and “anti-Christ.” He presents his account as both personal testimony and a warning to Christians about secret oaths, rituals, and spiritual influence “percolating” through families.

Schnoebelen’s Background and Path Through Occult Groups

He describes a progression through multiple occult-related affiliations:

  • Early motivations (Catholic/Christian context)

    • He says he wanted to become a Catholic priest.
    • He claims a theology professor told him to pursue occult study to gain power and perform miracles.

  • Witchcraft/coven traditions (late 1960s)

    • He describes involvement in witchcraft/coven traditions.
    • He claims he was initiated into “Alexandrian” witchcraft, which he says included worship of a moon goddess and a horn god (and, in his account, “sex magic”).

  • Druid circles

    • He says he trained further through druid circles.
    • He describes a person (“Eli”) as Grand Master Druid of North America.
    • According to Schnoebelen, this druid instructed him to join Freemasonry and, if he ran into trouble, to join the Mormon Church.

  • Satanism / Church of Satan frameworks

    • He claims he moved into Satanism frameworks (including the Church of Satan).
    • He later joined groups he characterizes as more extreme, such as:
      • “Order of the Black Ram”
      • “Brotherhood”

Freemasonry as Ritualized Oaths and “Anti-Christ” Influence (Main Theme)

Schnoebelen’s central argument is that Freemasonry is not merely civic or ethical—it is inherently spiritual and ritual-based, and he says it is incompatible with Christianity.

Blue Lodge (3 Degrees)

He describes a basic progression:

  1. Entered Apprentice
  2. Fellow Craft
  3. Master Mason

In his account, early initiation includes ritual elements such as:

  • removal of clothing
  • being blindfolded
  • ritualized movements
  • taking an oath that he says includes extreme penalties for revealing secrets (including throat/tongue imagery)

Religious Critique: Masonry as a “Religion”

He argues that Masonry functions like a religion, with:

  • belief in a deity
  • ritual structure
  • moral system

He characterizes it as “anti-Christ.”

“Occult Masonic scholars” as Evidence

He repeatedly cites Masonic/occult writers, including:

  • Albert Pike
  • Albert Mackey
  • Arthur Edward Waite
  • Manly P. Hall

He claims these authors’ works show Masonry’s occult foundations.

“Dark Energy” Claim

Schnoebelen says initiates may appear normal and friendly, but he claims a hidden, “sexualized” evil influence exists beneath the ceremonies.

Family and Abuse Claims

He asserts that Masonic involvement can “trickle down” into spouses and children. He also claims his work includes “deliverance” cases involving men who allegedly became involved in perversion, including pedophilia, attributing some effects to the spiritual environment created by repeated vows and rituals.

Degrees Beyond Blue Lodge and “33rd Degree” Context

He describes pathways in American Masonry after Blue Lodge:

  • York Rite
    • He says it contains 7 degrees
    • It ends with Knight Templar
  • Scottish Rite
    • He says it contains 29 degrees
    • He claims the system culminates with the 32nd
    • He says the 33rd may be offered to especially important people

He also describes “Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret” as a title associated with the higher Scottish Rite structure.

Alleged Secret Orders and the “Royal Secret”

Schnoebelen claims that beyond mainstream Scottish Rite structure, there are deeper/esoteric rites, such as:

  • “Rite of Memphis Mitzrayim”

His key claim about the “Royal Secret” is that he says a small number of Masons believe it is possible to “live forever” through sexually vampirizing children—something he claims most Masons do not understand.

“Selling His Soul” and Later Religious Reversal

He recounts an event in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he claims he:

  • swore an oath to Satan for seven years
  • signed in blood
  • was told to recruit seven others

He says his life did not improve despite his occult status claims.

He then describes a period where alleged contact/renewal with the Church of Satan coincided with:

  • rapid loss of “occult power”
  • job loss
  • sickness

After that, he claims he was “answered” by Jesus after praying to Lucifer, and he says Christian materials (including Chick Publications comics) and later Mormon missionaries reached him.

Mormonism Comparison: Parallels to Masonry (As He Claims)

He argues that Mormon temple ceremonies share structural parallels with Freemasonry:

  • He claims Mormon temple worship involves:
    • multi-level rituals
    • oaths
    • secret hand signs
    • Masonic-like symbolism

He cites examples such as:

  • square/compass-like markings
  • veil symbolism
  • “five points of fellowship”

He also argues that Mormon doctrine involves a non-Christian conception of God, including a heavenly/angelic or goddess-wife model, and he says the “plan of salvation” is false. He further claims Joseph Smith’s Masonic involvement influenced Mormon temple ritual design (as he interprets it).

How His Mormon Faith Allegedly Unraveled

Schnoebelen describes a personal spiritual shift:

  • As an elder’s quorum president, he says he tried to help others through spiritual intervention (blessings/prayer/fasting) but didn’t see expected results.
  • He then attended a Protestant prophecy seminar, where he says a Bible verse (Acts 16:31) struck him as teaching salvation through believing in Jesus.
  • He claims he later “got born again,” using Christian materials he says came from the earlier comics.

Deliverance, Renunciation, and Scriptural Interpretation of Freemasonry

He describes renouncing Masonry after becoming Christian:

  • he says he renounced Masonic oaths and temple/covenant vows “to the cross”
  • he claims he felt intense spiritual oppression during a Masonic luncheon after becoming born again
  • he connects this to Ezekiel 8, interpreting Masonry—especially orientation/east-facing symbolism—as evidence of opposition to biblical truth

He also says he requested that his name be removed from Masonry.

Final Message (His Warning to Each Group)

He delivers different warnings depending on the audience:

  • To witches/Satanists

    • He argues their denial of a personal devil (“archetype only”) is deceptive.
    • He warns that rejecting Christ leads to spiritual danger.

  • To Christians considering Freemasonry

    • He frames Masonry as pulling people away from Christian faith—even if members appear kind.
    • He urges escape and renunciation.

  • To Mormons

    • He claims Mormonism is doctrinally false and spiritually darker.
    • He asserts that spiritual authority systems can influence families.
    • He urges leaving and seeking Bible-based Christianity.

Presenters or Contributors

  • Bill Schnoebelen (guest)
    • Former 33rd-degree Mason
    • Ex–Satanist/witch
    • Later Christian
  • Host / Interviewer
    • The speaker of the “Almost False Podcast” intro/outro and questions
    • Name not provided in the subtitles

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