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The owner of the occult bookstore introduced Bill to Anton LaVey's 'Satanic Bible,' leading him to believe magic was about drawing on Satan as an archetype. He became a first-degree member, then a warlock (second-degree) in the Church of Satan. Eli, the Grand Druid, advised him to join Freemasonry to understand 'luciferian energy' and the Mormon Church if in 'deep spiritual trouble,' as it was 'started by witches, for witches.' Bill joined the Masonic Lodge, becoming a Master Mason while simultaneously being a Satanist and a witch.
The episode introduces Bill Schnoebelen, a former 33rd Degree Mason, who explored the darkest levels of spirituality. He became a high-level Mason and was involved in secret societies, now sharing what he was forbidden to discuss. The host guarantees that listeners will learn a lot about Freemasonry and the unsettling things Bill and his wife uncovered.
Bill recounts his initial desire to become a priest in the Catholic Church. A theology professor advised him to study the occult to be 'like Christ.' This led him to discover Wicca through Sibyl Leek's 'Diary of a Witch.' He then connected with Alex Sanders, the 'King of Witches' in London, and was initiated into witchcraft, eventually becoming a high priest and starting covens in Dubuque and Milwaukee.
Bill explains that the witchcraft he practiced was initially based on Gerald Gardner's and Alex Sanders' traditions, both emerging from England and spreading to America. These were considered 'white witchcraft,' focusing on a moon goddess and a horn god, not believing in the devil or demons, and involving nature-based rituals and some 'sex magic.' He then briefly mentions his involvement with Druidism, led by Eli, the Grand Master Druid of North America, who taught them occult training in Arkansas.
Bill details the degrees of Freemasonry, starting with the three degrees of the Blue Lodge (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason). He questions how Christians can reconcile their faith with the Masonic rituals, describing the blindfolded, cable-tow initiation where he swore a 'blood curdling oath' about his throat being cut if he revealed secrets. He emphasizes that Freemasonry is a religion, having a deity, rituals, and ethics, and is anti-Christ, despite claims otherwise. He cites prominent Masonic scholars like Albert Pike and Manly P. Hall as evidence of its occult roots and Luciferian connections.
Bill explains that many men join Freemasonry for business or family tradition, finding it boring without understanding its deeper, dark energy. He asserts that the organization is deeply sexualized, leading some members to perversion and pedophilia. He shares testimonies of men involved in Masonry who sought deliverance due to its negative spiritual impact on their families and children. He also mentions the Order of the Eastern Star, a women's Masonic order, whose symbol is a satanic pentagram.
Bill clarifies the Masonic degree structure: three in the Blue Lodge, then a choice between the York Rite (7 degrees) or the Scottish Rite (29 degrees), leading to a possible honorary 33rd degree. He then unveils the existence of the European Rite of Memphis-Mitzraim, with 360 degrees. Bill himself reached the 96th degree and learned the 'Royal Secret'—that one can achieve immortality by 'sexually vampirizing children.' He stresses that most Masons are unaware of these dark secrets and unwittingly generate energy for Satan through their rituals.
Bill describes a ceremony in Chicago where he officially 'sold his soul to the devil' to become a Satanic priest. He swore an oath to serve Satan for seven years in exchange for power and earthly desires, believing hell was a place of eternal pleasure. He even recruited seven others to do the same. Despite his high rank, his life was falling apart. A turning point came when a woman wrote 'I'll be praying for you in Jesus' name' on a check to the Church of Satan. Within 24 hours, he lost his occult power, job, and health.
After praying to Lucifer in desperation, Bill received an unexpected visit from two teenage Satanists who gave him Christian comic books. The next day, Mormon missionaries arrived, reminding him of the Grand Druid's advice about the Mormon Church being 'for witches.' He joined, believing it was a sign from Lucifer, and ceased active Satanism and white witchcraft. He became an elder and Elders Quorum President, going through the temple rituals, which he found to be very similar to Masonic rites, even incorporating secret handshakes and oaths, including a 'satanic incantation.'
Despite giving up many vices, Bill found his life in the Mormon Church demanding, working 40 hours a week for the church without pay. He observed the 'merciless quality of Mormonism' when attempting to help a fellow member overcome smoking addiction, realizing the 'priesthood' had no power to change lives. This led to a crack in his faith. He attended a prophecy seminar where the evangelist spoke of salvation by grace through faith, and a verse from Acts 16:31 ('Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved') deeply resonated with him. He then found the Christian comic books, prayed the salvation prayer, and was 'born again.'
Bill's conversion to Christianity before the seven-year period of his satanic covenant nullified his agreement with the devil. He underwent deliverance, renouncing all his Masonic oaths, Mormon covenants, Catholic baptismal vows, and the oath to the devil. He describes a powerful spiritual experience in a Masonic Lodge after his conversion, where he felt an oppressive darkness and was led to Ezekiel chapter 8, which he interpreted as an indictment of Freemasonry's sun worship. He promptly left the Masonic Lodge. Bill concludes with a message to witches/Satanists, Masons, and Mormons, urging them to leave their paths, as they ultimately lead to spiritual deception and separation from Christ, emphasizing that only Jesus (Yeshua) is the way, the truth, and the life.