Chapter 6:
in Saphah
If the Masons were a spiritual force for good from the higher heavens, then the implementation take-over of the new age bible of Oahspe would never have mattered. Disastrously however, Newbrough bought into the Masons because he loved the accompanying prestige of being a member of the elite super-rich, super-white, and super-powerful. What makes this essentially a terrible decision by John Newbrough is that the Masons are essentially one of the evil
branches of the Satanic-Demonic spiritual cults.
Consider then the above two images of inverted five-pointed stars These represent mandalas of worshipping demons which in itself connects the Masons to the worse possible behavior imaginable: rape, child ritualistic murder, trillion dollar embezzlement, world war, mandated poisonous experimental vaccines, death camps, digital money tyranny, medical tyranny, lockdown tyranny, protest tyranny, child forced gender changes, child sex indoctrination, and child abortion.
It is not being suggested that every symbol in Saphah is of Masonic origin, nor that every known Masonic symbol was “inserted” (after the angelic transmission) into Oahspe. In addition, the listing of Masonic symbolism presented here is not comprehensive nor complete; it is simply a selection of images garnered from common Masonic spiritual symbolism pictures.
Rest assured that the identification of Masonic symbols in Oahspe image plates will be shown to exist in hundreds of instances, with a full discussion of each Saphah plate in Part VI: The Book of Saphah Revisited.
A further qualification is that the images shown in Part V are not all
the Masonic ones that will be presented. Relevant images of Masonic symbolism that correspond closely to specific Saphah images will be presented in Part VI sections concerned with those Saphah plates.
However before Part VI is commenced, Part V will end with a discussion of the significance of spiritual symbolism as a means of spiritual progression. You can be sure that the teachings of Oahspe and the Masons do not see this process in the same terms.
It will also be seen that the greater majority of these Book of Saphah or Masonic symbols are not exactly beautiful but rather garish.
From just the Masonic images which follows after this listing, we can identify at least the following Masonic symbols:
2 pillars
5-pointed star 6-pointed star 7-stars constellation All Seeing-Eye acacia branch Anubis apron AUM (OM) cardinal directions Christian cross L-square anchor ark beehive bell book bull (Taurus) burning altar burning candles burning incense urn burning lamp camel
chisel coffin compass corner stone cow (Taurus) crescent moon cross cross-bones crossed swords crown cup deer diamond eagle ear egret elk evergreen branch fish foot gau plumb-line goat (Aries) hammer
hand hatchet heart hexagon hexagram hour-glass ibis key ladder lamb (Aries) lamp level (tool) lion (Leo) mallet Mithra moose Mouth noose owl phoenix pot purse (ceremonial) pyramid
octagon Osiris (the false) ram (Aries) rose royal arch sailing ship serpent scales (measuring) scythe sheep (Aries) sickle
shovel skull spider web square stair steps stork stylus sun sword thread spool tree
triangle tripod trowel wedge whirlwind wings world globe “3 5 7” 3 candles “G”
§2: Masonic Images Used to Portray “Sacred” Masonic Symbols
Masonic Symbols *34
Clearly as one reviews the imagery of the Masons, there is obviously a tone of black magic and demonic rituals. Horrific! And unbelievably, these are the symbols that Newbrough agreed to implant such into Oahspe despite the core precepts of Oahspe being absolutely opposed to such “deadening” dogma!
spiritual purpose in leading all to better understand and keep in mind the heavenly virtues and knowledge that shall help bring higher attunement and inspiration.
On the other hand:
There shall be but one doctrine, which is Jehovih, the All Person, who is Ever Present; with good works done unto others, with all of one's wisdom and strength. (Judgment 2: 29) *6
Thus we see that Oahspe has defined achieving resurrection as a combination of purely inner spiritual activity as well as active outward service; a continuum consisting of Om / meditation on the left-side, and Na / good works on the right-side. Thus, true resurrection is best accomplished by a combination of both paths.
So yes, spiritual symbols, images and rites and ideals, can be of great importance in helping us attune to The Highest Light. However if we exclusively seek these, mistakenly seeking these for our own resurrection as a replacement for helping others, or only for glorifying ourselves as masters of light, then the answer is “NO.” Consequently, such a philosophy becomes a downward stairway that leads away from the emancipated heavens. .
In summary, Oahspe recognizes the need for symbolism, meditation and rites, but good works is the real test whether these have been
properly done in the first place Furthermore, to be honest, nothing is ever as important as working as hard as possible to help others lead happier, healthier, more spiritually-attuned lives.
In the spirit of this Good Works Principle, please consider the following quotations from Oahspe (there are scores of many more not presented here):
And Jehovih shall judge betwixt them, as to which is high or low, not by their words, but by their works. (Judgment 2: 29) *6
Nor have I provided resurrection in this world, nor in my heavens above, save by good works done unto others; and this is serving Jehovih, the All Person; and not because of any worship or confessions done before any of the idols on earth or in heaven.
(Judgment 3: 24) *6
But wherein good works have resulted in affiliation; and in lifting the people up out of misery and crime, the same is adjudged as worship of the Great Spirit, Jehovih. (Judgment 3: 26) *6
A man may be wise as to books and philosophy and mathematics and poetry and great learning, and yet be low in grade as to spirit. A man may know little of all such knowledge, and may be poor withal, but by hardship and experience, developed in sympathy and good works done unto others, and be high in grade as to spirit. (Judgment 7: 1-2) *6
Make not thy confessions, which are betwixt thee and thy Creator, before men; but covenant thou with Him, within thine own soul, saying nothing of this for the laudation of men. Thy spirit is as a seed of a beautiful tree, which thy Creator planted; give thou it good light and a clean soil, that the blossoms and the fruit thereon may glorify thy Creator and thee. Such is the resurrection of the spirit of men. Wait not for a Savior to save thee; nor depend thou on words or prayers; nor on hearkening to good sermons, flattering thyself, thou hast done well; but begin to save thyself. By purifying thy flesh, by purifying thy thoughts, and by the practice of good works done unto others, with all thy wisdom, love and strength. For through these only is there any resurrection for thee, either in this world or the next.
(Judgment 13I: 43-47) *6
I say unto thee, that a poor man, who can not read a line, that goeth into the house of the afflicted, giving what little he hath, and, with a willing heart, cleaneth the floor and garments of the bed-ridden, is more learned in my kingdoms than are these graduated preachers. The word, labor, or work, is easily understood. Suffer not thyself to be deceived by them whose trade is preaching and praying. They profess to be laboring for the spiritual man; and, according to the number of their converts, who are also taught words and prayers and confessions, instead of works, so are they called, great and converts are still tarrying in the mire of grade one.
(Judgment 16: 6-10) *6
Clearly Oahspe is advocating all Children of the Creator to seek and maximize the best ways to sacrifice their time, energy, finances in assisting others, any of those who are likely suffering or lacking essential mortal needs.
And how shall we know where best to help? How to achieve these “good orks?” One particular poignant heavenly episode emphatically points out the direction where the answer to this question lies. In this story arc of the heavens, false gods have been brought forth before the etherean god Thor. They mistakenly believe they are to about to be enslaved to serve the stronger god, Thor.
Then Thor said: A greater hardship give I unto all: I give you your liberty and freedom. Go, therefore, whither ye desire. I ask not one to serve me, but say unto you: Go serve Jehovih by lifting up whoever is beneath you. They answered: Whither shall we go? We know not the way from one heaven to another, nor the way down to the earth. Thou sayest: Go serve Jehovih by lifting up such as are beneath us. Now, verily, cannot lift up ourselves. Had we great riches, or power, or wisdom, then would we willingly do for those beneath us. Thor said: Verily are ye Gods of darkness. I say unto you, wait not for any of these things, but go at once and serve Jehovih. They answered: When we have first provided a way for ourselves, then will we serve Him.
Thor answered: Ye have spoken the darkness of all the world. I say unto you: Go serve Jehovih first; and after that come to me that I may see wherein ye lack in anything. They answered: How can one serve Jehovih by lifting others up, if he have not clothes, nor food, nor habitation. Thor said: It is well ye ask that question; but I say: Direct that question to your own souls; and, behold, the Father will answer you. Let that be the question ye ask yourselves every hour of the day; and watch ye for an opportunity to answer it by the labor of your own hands. (Thor 2: 28-34) *6
And so it would seem that the principal manner by which we may discover how to serve selflessly, how to achieve good works that fulfill the Will of Jehovih, is to keep conversing with the Great Spirit Innermost on an hourly attuned basis until we understand what to do and whom to help. And then of course, we must, by the sweat of our brow, by the putting forth of our spirit, work to do just that. Perhaps it will be teaching a trade to someone who needs a means to work. Perhaps it will be taking care of the young or very old, who cannot live independently. Perhaps it will be forming a means of uplifting others to a higher consciousness through encouragement and love. Perhaps it will be creating blessings of love and healing for those in our spiritual spheres, mortal or es’ean. This is all up to us and the Creator of the Universe, The Ever-Present Eternal, who abides in all of us.
Returning to Thor, you will note well that the god Thor did not seem to be pointing these false gods in the direction of “sacred” symbols or rites. There would be no worship advocated for hundreds of esoteric signs from the higher heavens. They would not be studying the Tablet of Se’moin and Biene, nor the first three rites of Emethachavah. These false gods also would not be studying under Thor on how to become an ordained Faithist priest who would wear white robes as much as possible. Instead, the message divinely given was to discover one’s own inner inspiration from the Creator so as to help others in need. That was the sum of a simple message from an etherean god.
And the creation of a living community of service, The Father’s Kingdom on Earth, the highest work on earth, one with the heavens, is within us all to begin, as we become more and more fully attuned, awakened and empowered by, through, and in The Creator, All Highest.
With regard to service and good works, what should not happen is to place personal restraints on what we can do in service based on what we may narrowly envision for the present. Rather, we must strive to understand as well as to do all we can, progressively learning to use greater and greater love, wisdom and power in helping others, however humble the service may be, so long as it
uplifts those within our reach. Forgiveness, perseverance, and humility, are all good traits to aid us in this quest. Thus, we should also never decide that the only worthy service is to be the building of The Father’s Kingdom on Earth. We may have read of this in Oahspe, but this does not mean necessarily that the next phase of service for us must be only this. Likewise, neither should we conclude that higher kinds of service are beyond us. How to decide? Commune daily, hourly, with the Creator All-Spirit within and around us, make a continuing plan individually or as a community, and then act to serve with power and love. Sincere mistakes may be made, but then learning from these, we may hope to gradually achieve ever greater success in assisting our brothers and sisters.
Consider: On the other hand, the true God, Son of Jehovih, sent word from his throne in Craoshivi to the guardian angels dwelling with these mortals, so unmindful of the Father's care. He said: Come defeat, or disaster, or terrible darkness, overpowering your utmost strength, still struggle ye, in the name of Jehovih. The true Faithist knoweth nothing impracticable, but doeth his utmost for his highest light, though failure stare him in the face. For once distrust of weakness entereth the human soul, the man
slideth backward down the hill of faith; whilst he who will not consider results, save to serve Jehovih right on, fail or not, riseth, even though his project fail. (Wars 24: 18-19) *6
Truly we need faith in Jehovih, in ourselves, and in our brothers and sisters, if we are to become true Faithists. This is an ongoing eternal process that none of us can claim to be anywhere near high or perfect.
And we must continue to return to Oahspe’s elevating yet demanding message that those who would find resurrection, must labor for the poor, the afflicted, the suffering, whoever is in need. For all of this generation and before, were raised to mistakenly see churches and temples, priests, ministers and holy books as the natural means to reach the heavens of joy and salvation. And so we must be reminded again and again, this is not what Oahspe is advocating:
I will do good with all my might; the tears of the suffering poor shall be as scalding blood in my veins; I will not sit down and rest, nor take my ease, nor hold needless possessions whilst they are in want. (Arc of Bon 23:22) *6
Now, behold, I come in this era, not only to declare to you, that the time of preaching is at an end, save wherein it is practiced in deed as it is spoken in word, but also to prophesy to you, that many of you will give up your calling, and preach
no more. And your temples and churches and meeting-houses shall be turned into consultation chambers, to find remedies against poverty, crime and debauchery. And the congregations shall be enrolled, and, at the meetings, they shall be inquired after, to see if they are in need. And they shall have volunteers, who shall go about seeking out the helpless and distressed. So, that, instead of the congregations sitting to hear your sermons, they shall come as co-workers for Jehovih's children.
(Judgment 19:21-24) *6
Therefore, the Masonic approach that Newbrough instilled in the fledgling “Faithist” movement went amiss in putting so much emphasis on rites and symbols and priests and secrecy, especially with regard to the Emeth Lodges that Newbrough set up in New York, California and New Orleans, New Mexico and elsewhere. And so the Masonic-style spiritual path was promoted and ingrained in the members of these lodges, as Newbrough and the Masonic spirits intended. It is true that Shalam did have direct service to orphans. But as will be shown in Part VII, the greater focus was not on the children, but upon a spiritual path that was anything but liberating. Additionally, most of expenses were paid for by a single rich patron, with the actual number of children being raised being of relatively small proportion to the actual number of members in the Shalam
community.
At any rate, the extensive rites and symbols in Saphah, including the “withheld” portions, were of great importance to the members of the “Faithist” lodges and to the “Faithists” of Shalam. Accordingly, these spiritual representations became the primary focus for all spiritual meditation, prayer, and rites.
There is nothing apparently evil about using Saphah imagery for religious training and ceremony, although some like the skull, coffin, and cross-bones are creepy. However, as with the Masons, symbols, pictures, and rites became not so much a means as they became an end, for one thing is clear: both the Masons and Newbrough cult lodges were obsessed not just with extensive secret symbolism, and the collection of symbols in “sacred plates,” but also with extensive secret rites.
For those of the Masonic order clearly believe that the essence of their spiritual path must be jam-packed with secret signs, secret symbols and secret rituals; ostensibly because such “mystic” adornments made them appear among themselves as possessing greater knowledge, wisdom and achievement, flattering the Masons that they are among the select of the world, were of the highest order. And by doing so, the world was being saved by them.
And so the writings of the Masons go on for the tens of thousands of pages focusing on these symbols, with scarcely a sentence about actually working in service to others. Correspondingly, a review of Faithist Literature in The Kosmon Unity, The Kosmon Voice, The Faithist Journal and especially the Faithist Yahoo groups, will reveal a virtual dearth of any discussion of good works and volunteer service. This is not to say that the articles or posts of such media are an outrage to reference far more on rites and symbolic, or that they have no spiritual value, but rather they are, on the whole, due to focusing almost exclusively on “sacred” knowledge, misguided, such discussions have gone astray from what Oahspe’s primary mission and message as originally communicated from on high was and is. These missteps, lack of accomplished service, lack of communities, and the rare unity of past and current “Faithist” groups is proof of this. For past and present Faithists have taken their cue from the Masonic approach more than from what Oahspe actually very emphatically states true Faithists should be focused on above all else: Good Works Service that is of pragmatic value to those in need. More details concerning the above will be given in Part VII.
And upon these hundreds of symbols that may be viewed in Masony imagery, Mason writers have produced thousands of essays upon
them, singly or as part of a related collection.
Yet how many of these writings, symbols and rituals of the Masons are actually focused upon directly communicating with the Creator? With serving the Creator and all the children of the Creator? Of using one’s own time, money and energy to help those in need? Or with building an open community in service to all? Out of thousands and thousands of lines in Masonic rites and writings, out of the hundreds of Masonic symbols, only the barest handful lead in that direction. Secrecy and elitism, symbols and rites, master and initiate, are the themes propounded upon time after time to the exclusion of all else.
Why does any of this matter? It matters because nearly all of the “Faithist” groups, churches, and lodges, from Shalam onward, have more in common with Masonry than with Oahspe as communicated by the higher heavens.
Why has this lack of progress, fellowship and unity occurred in the Faithist movement? It has occurred due to John Newbrough’s implementation of negative Masonic spiritual approaches in the original Oahspean lodges that have thwarted true fellowship among Faithists through the decades up to the present.
Certainly Shalam failed even with a million dollars in 1880s to burn.
And certainly present day projects, even after significant financial support, such as The Molina Center via The Universal Faithists of Kosmon have failed. And it is without question that this Faithist group, along with the Kosmon Church, which are currently operating in a style and in content similar to the Masons, have been especially mired in secret rites, secret symbols, and master-initiate elitism. Service is not something they do. Being considered the “highest authority” on Oahspe and Faithism is their primary mission, whether they admit it or not. Try disagreeing with their core principles which are not core to Oahspe and see what happens next in the discussion.
These aspects will be discussed in fuller detail in Parts VI and VII.
And yes, Masonic-Oahspe spirits have been working to negatively influence all involved, in these groups. Spiritual efforts without service to others, that is — what makes a religion, a cult, and that is where these groups are at nowadays and have been for decades. Their ideology has turned away from real service though they imagine themselves doing just that as they ordain priests and priestesses in their white robes.
All of this has to change so that True Oahspean Faithist Fellowship and Communities and Service may germinate, blossom and fructify. The world needs the Ideals of Oahspe more than ever, untainted by
and set free of Masonic infiltration.
In truth, extensive secret rites and symbols accomplish nothing except to place ever greater barriers between one’s own spirit and that of the Great Spirit. See once again the Oahspe passage on page 48, (Judgment 26:7-10) where we are warned that rites and symbols can also be used “for the imprisonment of the mind and the soul.”
For that which is exterior to ourselves, the seen, while potentially a great reminder of what we need to do and to be, does not in itself constitute real innermost virtue and spiritual progress. Only daily study, practice and sacrifice in service to others may achieve such ends. The paradox here is that many on the spiritual path unthinkingly cling to the rites and signs and quotations in the hope of reaching higher spiritual attainment, but also because doing so is in fact easier than spending the time, energy and money that they could be using in the often problematic service to those beneath them. The same goes triple for making efforts in uniting with others as a community to achieve such service for far greater effect.
Far better it seems to far too many, is to instead revel in and discuss the “mystic splendor” of the Kabbalah as seemingly represented in
the plate of Ho’ed symbols, than to sweep the floor of that bedridden poor woman in their neighborhood, than to teach an unemployed man a way to earn a living. And then on to questions concerning the “true cycles” of the Moon that Faithists should be sure to keep!
Therefore, many of the leaders of the Masons, the Kosmon Church, and the Universal Faithists of Kosmon are truly in a state of delusion after binding themselves to the many layers, levels, and steps inherent in their encumbering dogma, symbols and rites. What is unfortunate is that most of their members are worse off than many religionists or cultists, since the sense of false superiority to others is strongly cultivated above all else.
And it is just these negative spiritual approaches that Dr. John Newbrough brought into the Oahspe-Faithist movement from the Masons which still overshadow the minds of many Faithists to this very day.
For if any individual decides to hold certain symbols as sacred, or even more so if invoking them in visualizations, then a mental link between this individual and the spiritual realms, however dark and low and oppressive, will then be created that will likely draw that individual to those “heavens” upon death, and can continue to overshadow his or her life’s activities for decades. This is how the
false religions have operated for tens of thousands of years—Christianity, Islam and more—and it is the same with the Masons and with the Masonic Faithists.
This is not to say that those who are genuinely searching for truth in Oahspe will automatically fall under such bondage, surely not just for seeing the symbols in the book. But those who worship, pray, and meditate using the same, where in truth a Masonic “false” religion has been created under the guise of being “Faithism” such persons will tend to enter the hada that is the Newbrough-Masonic realms, if they replace service with Saphah symbolism and rites.
To do so is contrary to the fundamental message of Oahspe, which is we should all in the New Age of Kosmon-Aquarius, first and foremost:
• Seek the Ever-Present Inspiration directly innermost within ourselves as often as we can; and
• Seek to love and serve those in need with all our power— all within our reach, as much as our wisdom allows.
This situation is explained more fully via the 2002 La Cruces Trance Messages channeled by Wayne Sturgeon: And Dr. Newbrough says, "I am inside this room because there
are seven churches now that have been built. And these churches with their beliefs are preventing me from rising up to the very heavens that I wrote about. And it's because of these barriers, it's because of these walls that have been placed there, that are holding me down. And I'm not allowed to go in my own heavens, and I am not allowed to go into the churches. I'm in this room." (LCTM 7:1-4) *39
And what exactly is Dr. Newbrough responsible for that created this bondage for Oahspean Faithists? Along with a group of Masonic spirits, he created a separate new religion-cult that seems to follow the precepts of Oahspe but instead for the most part, fosters spiritual bondage.
Service to the world? No, bondage to secret rites and ceremonies and “masters” of their “sacred knowledge” that is a twisted mix of the Masons and Oahspe. For instigating this and altering Oahspe, this spiritual bondage of mind and spirit now exists for Newbrough and his followers, from Shalam to the present day.
This is why this book was written to end this deception and the ensuing bondage and help others to see, understand and live the precepts of Oahspe as originally intended by the Creator and the higher angels.
The confirming details of the hundreds of Masonic-Style symbols and rites in Saphah and in the “Faithist” Lodges Newbrough established
will next be presented in Part VI