Much controversy has saturated Charles Taze Russell and his connections with
Freemasonry. Although much debate exists as to whether or not Russell was a
Freemason, the facts remain that he exalted Freemason beliefs and their teachings to
the extent of using Masonic images within his own publications. In fact, Masonic
imagery saturated early Watchtower publications. Before we discuss these symbols,
let's review a discourse given by Pastor Russell regarding his view towards Masons:
Freemasonry. Although much debate exists as to whether or not Russell was a
Freemason, the facts remain that he exalted Freemason beliefs and their teachings to
the extent of using Masonic images within his own publications. In fact, Masonic
imagery saturated early Watchtower publications. Before we discuss these symbols,
let's review a discourse given by Pastor Russell regarding his view towards Masons:
The cross and crown symbol shown here is the
exact symbol of the Knights Templar logo of
Freemasonry. Another Masonic symbol is the
Knights of Malta symbol, located on the right
hand corner. The Watchtower discontinued the
use of these symbols regarding them as
"Babylonish". 1975 Yearbook of Jehovah's
Witnesses.
exact symbol of the Knights Templar logo of
Freemasonry. Another Masonic symbol is the
Knights of Malta symbol, located on the right
hand corner. The Watchtower discontinued the
use of these symbols regarding them as
"Babylonish". 1975 Yearbook of Jehovah's
Witnesses.
Russell pompously
eluded to those within
this "divine masonry"
(including himself) as
the only ones with
spiritual insight, and
that these things were
intended only for them.
eluded to those within
this "divine masonry"
(including himself) as
the only ones with
spiritual insight, and
that these things were
intended only for them.
Recognizing Russell's view toward Masonry, would it not be surprising that Masonic
symbols graced the covers of his publications?
symbols graced the covers of his publications?
Bible Students Convention Report. 1913.
Although the Watchtower Society continues to trick their modern day followers into
believing that their founding father was a truthful man directed by Jehovah, the real truth
is Charles Taze Russell was an outright liar. In 1912, a Pastor from Ontario named
Reverend J.J. Ross released an enlightening pamphlet exposing Russell's lack of
qualifications as a minister, and his shaky theological teachings. Ross exposed Russell
as an inferior scholar who "never attended the higher schools of learning, knows
comparatively nothing of philosophy, systematic or historical theology, and is totally
ignorant of the dead languages." Out of pure fury, Russell sued Ross for defamatory
purposes. Russell was unable to present evidence to deny these words from Ross,
leaving only his own statements made under oath. The pamphlet was read during the
trial, and Russell denied everything stated within it except for the Miracle Wheat scandal
where Russell actually stated that this was "a grain of truth in a sense". Although Russell
had sworn under oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, the evidence is
overwhelming that he did not. As the cross examination continued, Russell further
contradicted himself:
believing that their founding father was a truthful man directed by Jehovah, the real truth
is Charles Taze Russell was an outright liar. In 1912, a Pastor from Ontario named
Reverend J.J. Ross released an enlightening pamphlet exposing Russell's lack of
qualifications as a minister, and his shaky theological teachings. Ross exposed Russell
as an inferior scholar who "never attended the higher schools of learning, knows
comparatively nothing of philosophy, systematic or historical theology, and is totally
ignorant of the dead languages." Out of pure fury, Russell sued Ross for defamatory
purposes. Russell was unable to present evidence to deny these words from Ross,
leaving only his own statements made under oath. The pamphlet was read during the
trial, and Russell denied everything stated within it except for the Miracle Wheat scandal
where Russell actually stated that this was "a grain of truth in a sense". Although Russell
had sworn under oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, the evidence is
overwhelming that he did not. As the cross examination continued, Russell further
contradicted himself:
Bible Students Convention Report. 1913.
Of monumental interest is the
Watchtower Society perhaps
inadvertently noted that this Egyptian
symbol is idolatrous, with no mention
of the fact that it graced the covers of
previous publications from the
Watchtower Society, God's supposed
"channel of communication".
(See: Bag of Tricks Sins of Omission.)
Watchtower Society perhaps
inadvertently noted that this Egyptian
symbol is idolatrous, with no mention
of the fact that it graced the covers of
previous publications from the
Watchtower Society, God's supposed
"channel of communication".
(See: Bag of Tricks Sins of Omission.)
Although the Watchtower Society continues to paint a soft and fuzzy portrayal of
their founding father, the truth is Charles Taze Russell was a bona fide false
prophet, a womanizer and an outright liar. To a frightening degree, Russell
mastered the art of using religious power by making untruthful predictions and
capturing the minds of those waiting for Christ's return. Jehovah's Witnesses must
realize that their modern theology rests on a bed of spiritual uncertainty and pagan
influence, theology that did not come from the God of the Bible.
their founding father, the truth is Charles Taze Russell was a bona fide false
prophet, a womanizer and an outright liar. To a frightening degree, Russell
mastered the art of using religious power by making untruthful predictions and
capturing the minds of those waiting for Christ's return. Jehovah's Witnesses must
realize that their modern theology rests on a bed of spiritual uncertainty and pagan
influence, theology that did not come from the God of the Bible.
The Idolatrous Masonic Egyptian
symbol of the winged Sun-Disk
graced the covers of many early
Watchtower publications.
This Pagan idolatrous symbol
represents the mythological
Egyptian god Ra. According to
Webster's Universal Unabridged
Dictionary: "The sun god,
principal god of the ancient
Egyptians usually depicted as
having the head of a hawk and
wearing the solar disk as a crown."
symbol of the winged Sun-Disk
graced the covers of many early
Watchtower publications.
This Pagan idolatrous symbol
represents the mythological
Egyptian god Ra. According to
Webster's Universal Unabridged
Dictionary: "The sun god,
principal god of the ancient
Egyptians usually depicted as
having the head of a hawk and
wearing the solar disk as a crown."
Studies in the Scriptures.
Awake! 12/22/76.pg.12.
Everything about C.T. Russell seems to be
controversial, including the night of his
death. During his return from a ministerial
tour of the Western and Southwestern
United States, Russell was traveling in his
train car through Pampa, Texas on
Halloween night, October 31, 1916.
controversial, including the night of his
death. During his return from a ministerial
tour of the Western and Southwestern
United States, Russell was traveling in his
train car through Pampa, Texas on
Halloween night, October 31, 1916.
Pastor Russell died in the train car
that Halloween night as the result of
multiple ailments. Most notable and
strange, Russell requested to be
wrapped in a Roman toga.
that Halloween night as the result of
multiple ailments. Most notable and
strange, Russell requested to be
wrapped in a Roman toga.
C.T.Russell wrapped in a toga.
Charles Taze Russell's grave.
Cemetery Lane, outskirts of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Cemetery Lane, outskirts of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Russell was buried in Rosemont United Cemetery in the outskirts of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania. A nine foot stone pyramid with WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT
SOCIETY and a Masonic symbol engraved on its side lies adjacent to his grave stone,
serving as mute testimony that Russell was involved with the occult practice of
pyramidology:
Pennsylvania. A nine foot stone pyramid with WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT
SOCIETY and a Masonic symbol engraved on its side lies adjacent to his grave stone,
serving as mute testimony that Russell was involved with the occult practice of
pyramidology:
The above evidence alone proves that God Himself would never have blessed the efforts
of a man who claimed to be speaking through him, yet lied under oath.
of a man who claimed to be speaking through him, yet lied under oath.
Court Trial Ross vs. Russell
Masonic Connections
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