However, the fez itself has an interesting historical connection with the world of Islam. Thus, the Fez is a commemoration of the murder of thousands of Christians!” (William Schnoebelen, Masonry: Beyond The Light, 209 (Kindle Edition) Ontario, CA Chick Publications) The blood of Christian martyrs ran in the streets, and the Islamic “holy” warriors dipped their headgear in the blood and dyed them scarlet. Its color is said to reflect the fact that centuries ago, Islamic armies invaded Fez and slaughtered thousands of Christians who resided there. “The red Fez itself, associated with the Shrine, is actually an article of ceremonial attire among Moroccan Muslims. Unfortunately, other authors corroborated what he had said. Plus, how could such men wear clothing that glorified the killing of Christians? When I first read this, I found it difficult to believe.Īfter all, how could so many good men in the Shriners wear caps that were reminiscent of the religion of Islam? It must cause God to weep.“ (Ed Decker, The Question Of Freemasonry, 326-333 (Kindle Edition) Issaquah, WA Saints Alive In Jesus) The greatest tragedy is that the Fez is often worn by men who profess to be Christians themselves. The Shriners wear that same red Fez today. These blood stained caps eventually were called Fezzes and became a badge of honor for those who killed a Christian. The Muslim zealots dipped their caps in the blood of their victims as a testimony to Allah. During the butchering of the people of Fez, the streets literally ran red with the blood of the martyred Christians. In usual occult fashion, the initiate swears that he will be inseparably obligated to this “most powerful and binding oath”, in advance, and that he may NEVER retract or depart from it. Remember that the Allah of Islam is not just another name for God. These men, women and children were slain because of their faith in Christ, all in the name of Allah, the same demon god to whom every Shriner must bow, with hands tied behind his back, in worship, proclaiming him the god of his fathers in the Shrine initiation. In the early 8th century, Muslim hordes overran the Moroccan city of Fez, shouting, “There is no god but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet.” There, they butchered approximately 50,000 Christians. Worn and even carried to the grave with pompous dignity, the history of the Fez is barbaric and anti-Christian. “The Fez itself is an example of this double meaning behind most of Freemasonry’s facade. One author (whose father had been a high-ranking member of the Lodge before leaving it due to his Christian conscience) has explained the history of these things: Well, as I continued my research, I found out that something happened in the city of Fez after which this piece of headgear is named. The fez was named after the city of Fez, Morocco? Much like the white apron worn by Masons as a symbol of their brotherhood, the fez is worn only by Shriners as a symbol of their membership in this unique fraternity.” ( ) It also serves as an outward symbol of one’s membership in the fraternity. Named after the city of Fez, Morocco, the hat represented the Arabian theme the fraternity was founded on. “The fez is one of the most recognizable symbols of Shriners International and was adopted as the Shriners’ official headgear in 1872. Not long ago, I was doing some research on that and found out from the Shriners’ International website about the history of those red hats. Usually they are wearing these red hats called a “fez.” I have seen my Shriner friends raising funds for their organization. I have, in fact, known some people who have been helped by these hospitals.Īnd I am very thankful for them and what they do! All my life, I have heard of the Shriners Hospitals that do so much to help children who are hurting and afflicted with various diseases and ailments.
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