Isaiah Saldivar is sounding the alarm about Freemasonry, calling it “a demonic cult that no Christian should be involved in.”
In a recent teaching, Saldivar broke down why the teachings and rituals of the Freemasons directly oppose biblical Christianity. Here are eight reasons why Freemasonry is incompatible with the Christian faith.
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1. Freemasonry Is a Religion
“Freemasonry is a religion. On this score, the evidence is overwhelming,” Saldivar said. “There’s no room for any reasonable doubt as to Freemasons being a religion.”
He pointed to Masonic writings that openly admit their system is a form of religion. According to Saldivar, this alone disqualifies it from being compatible with biblical Christianity.
2. It Promotes Idolatry
“Freemasonry is guilty of idolatry,” Saldivar explained. “They make idols out of gold and different things, and they practice idol worship.”
The Bible forbids the worship of any created thing, yet Freemasonry’s rituals and symbols, he says, lead participants into spiritual compromise and false worship.
3. Freemasonry Teaches Universalism
“They promote the heresy of universalism, which is the belief that all people eventually will be saved,” Saldivar said.
This belief contradicts Scripture’s teaching that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ. “There’s a lot of writings about everyone being saved,” he added, calling it a dangerous deception.
4. It Promotes a Works-Based Salvation
According to Saldivar, the Freemasons embrace “a false hope of salvation through good works and improved moral service.”
Citing the Assemblies of God’s official position, he emphasized that salvation cannot come through secret rituals or moral improvement but only through the finished work of Jesus on the cross.
5. Freemasonry Glorifies Secrecy Instead of Fellowship
“The secrecy required of a Freemason is antithetical to Christian fellowship,” Saldivar said, referencing church statements that call the practice unbiblical.
“The Brotherhood of secret oath-bound societies is incompatible with Christ’s followers,” he quoted from the Church of the Brethren. “For Christians, secrecy of any kind is destructive of fellowship.”
6. It Corrupts the Name of God
Saldivar warned that Freemasonry “promotes false claims about the name of God.” In particular, he noted the use of the name “Jahbulon” in higher Masonic rituals.
“It’s being suggested to us that this is a description of God, which is completely opposite of what the Bible teaches,” Saldivar said.
7. It Misuses the Name of Jesus
Freemasons often include Scripture or the name of Jesus in their ceremonies—but out of context. “They frequently use the name of Jesus in the wrong context,” Saldivar said.
Quoting the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, he added, “It is no exaggeration to assert that Masons do some [of the] most serious violence to the…Word of God…”
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8. It Promotes Pagan and Occult Doctrines
Perhaps the most serious concern, according to Saldivar, is Freemasonry’s reliance on occult sources. “They promote demonic texts,” he said, referencing the Southern Baptist Convention’s warning about writings by Albert Pike, Albert Mackey, Manly P. Hall and others.
“These are pagan and demonic books,” Saldivar warned, “and no Christian should be involved in any of it.”
From secretive rituals and occult texts to distorted teachings about God and salvation, every aspect of Freemasonry stands in direct opposition to Scripture. Remaining in the light of God’s Word and turning away from hidden, deceptive practices is the only way to safeguard your faith and walk fully in His truth.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
Unfortunately there’s a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation circulating about what Freemasonry is and what it is not.
The fraternity doesn’t teach any religious doctrine or dogma, but instead promotes the idea that members should be active participants in their respective faith communities. It does not offer a path to salvation, nor does it claim to do so.
It does, like many other civic and social organizations, allow for people of various faiths to become members. It teaches toleration and focuses on those things people of different faiths have in common, rather than focusing on the differences. You wouldn’t exclude someone from a sports team or highway cleanup simply because they practice a different religion, would you? Freemasonry focuses on personal development, charity, and community service – things that people of all faiths can participate in and benefit from.
The idea of “levels” or higher status being tied to numbered degrees (particularly in appendant organizations) is a common myth, and we hear all the time about all sorts of outlandish theories about 33rd degree Scottish Rite Masons. The fact that people will consume conspiracy theories out there on the internet and blindly believe them is disappointing.
Another common myth is that Pike, Hall, and even occultists were foremost experts on, and representatives of Freemasonry. That is false. Some were Masons, but others were not and merely claimed to be. The degrees of Freemasonry pre-date these individuals and are simply ceremonies meant to emphasize and reinforce certain moral lessons such as prudence, justice, and charity.
I would encourage people to visit a Masonic Lodge, talk to their members to help separate fact from fiction, and then consult their clergyman.