If you enjoyed The Da Vinci Code
by Dan Brown and are interested
in the development of modern
religion you will be intrigued by
this section. A number of the
symbols and teachings discussed
by Brown as having origins with
the Knights Templar, Freemasons
and Illuminati, and tracing back
to the Egyptians, have been used
by Mormons, Christian Science
and Russell's Watch Tower Bible
Students.
The terms Watch Tower, Golden
Age, Jehovah, New World Order,
all-seeing-eye, winged sun disk,
two columns, pyramids and
Russell's strong Zionist stance
are part of Freemasonry. A great
deal of discussion has centred on
whether Russell, the founder of
the Watch Tower Society, had
connections with Freemasons,
due to the many Masonic
symbols introduced under his
leadership. The evidence is not
conclusive that Russell adopted
these beliefs from Freemasons
and it is probable that he took
these beliefs and symbols from
Second Adventists.
The purpose for what follows is
to show that many of the beliefs
and symbols Russell included in
the Watchtower publications are
what the religion now claim to
be of pagan and even occult
background. Russell's Adventist
and Masonic related beliefs help
explain the source of some of his
teachings and the development
of his religion. It raises the
question that if this is truly the
only religion directed by Jehovah,
why God allowed, or even
directed, for symbols of this kind
to identify his people, even well
after the claimed cleansing of his
spiritual temple in 1919.

The term Watchtower and Watch
Tower Society, which identify the
organisation behind Jehovah's
Witnesses and their magazine,
are a namesake from the
Adventist Movement.
"The expression ‘Watch Tower’ is
not unique to Russell’s writings
or to Jehovah’s Witnesses.
George Storrs published a book
in the 1850’s called The Watch
Tower: Or, Man in Death; and the
Hope for a Future Life. The name
was also incorporated in the title
of various religious periodicals."
Thus, even the Watch Tower
name came from sources
connected with the Adventists."
Jehovah's Witnesses -
Proclaimers of God's Kingdom
p.48
Knights Templar
"For years, Bible Students wore a
cross and crown as a badge of
identification, and this symbol
was on the front cover of the
"Watch Tower" from 1891 to
1931. But in 1928 it was
emphasized that not a decorative
symbol but one's activity as a
witness showed he was a
Christian. In 1936 it was pointed
out that the evidence indicates
that Christ died on a stake, not a
two-beamed cross." Jehovah's
Witnesses - Proclaimers of God's
Kingdom p.200
It is interesting for Proclaimers to
mention that the Bible Students
wore a cross and crown. What it
fails to mention in this brief
reference is what this symbol
represented. Wearing a cross is
understandable, but why a 'Cross
and Crown', and what is the
meaning of it? The cross and
crown is actually referred to as
the Knights Templar, in honour
of the Knights that are said to
have devoted their lives to
guarding the Holy Grail. This is a
symbol that has been
synonymous with secret
societies, such as the Illuminati
and is also used by Freemasons
and Christian Scientists.

The term Watchtower and Watch
Tower Society, which identify the
organisation behind Jehovah's
Witnesses and their magazine,
are a namesake from the
Adventist Movement.
"The expression ‘Watch Tower’ is
not unique to Russell’s writings
or to Jehovah’s Witnesses.
George Storrs published a book
in the 1850’s called The Watch
Tower: Or, Man in Death; and the
Hope for a Future Life. The name
was also incorporated in the title
of various religious periodicals."
Thus, even the Watch Tower
name came from sources
connected with the Adventists."
Jehovah's Witnesses -
Proclaimers of God's Kingdom
p.48
Knights Templar
"For years, Bible Students wore a
cross and crown as a badge of
identification, and this symbol
was on the front cover of the
"Watch Tower" from 1891 to
1931. But in 1928 it was
emphasized that not a decorative
symbol but one's activity as a
witness showed he was a
Christian. In 1936 it was pointed
out that the evidence indicates
that Christ died on a stake, not a
two-beamed cross." Jehovah's
Witnesses - Proclaimers of God's
Kingdom p.200
It is interesting for Proclaimers to
mention that the Bible Students
wore a cross and crown. What it
fails to mention in this brief
reference is what this symbol
represented. Wearing a cross is
understandable, but why a 'Cross
and Crown', and what is the
meaning of it? The cross and
crown is actually referred to as
the Knights Templar, in honour
of the Knights that are said to
have devoted their lives to
guarding the Holy Grail. This is a
symbol that has been
synonymous with secret
societies, such as the Illuminati
and is also used by Freemasons
and Christian Scientists.

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The Wreath that appears around
the crown also appears in the
symbol of the United Nations and
the Star Trek logo, both heavily
influenced by Freemasons.

the templers badge

@NAIRALAND,
What's wrong why are you guys not posting the picture of the templar's badge? Abi Seun don join illuminati?

pix of the wreath

I guess someone influential dont want this seen?