First let me say that I’m glad that you’re a Christian, and am happy to discuss Christian theology with you. But on the issue of GAOTU you’re wrong. It does not stand for each persons God as he understands him to be, it is an acronym for the “Grand Architect of the Universe”, which is not even an original Masonic term; John Calvin used the description in his writings as a way of understanding, in a small way, the nature of God.
God exists outside of time and space; we are entirely incapable of a complete understanding of God’s nature, or to adequately describe Him. That is why we use familiar human characteristics to give ourselves glimpses of Him, to sense His presence in our lives as Elijah did in his cave. From the Bible we understand God in many different roles; as creator, as rule giver, as judge, as punisher of evil, as merciful forgiver, as comforter, as redeemer, etc. We use titles such as Creator of the Universe, and Lord Almighty, and Our Strength and our Salvation, and many, many others to understand Him in these various roles. The fact that we can only get glimpses of God’s nature, “For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known”, is part of the mystery of our faith. Using different titles to understand different characteristics of God doesn’t mean we are creating false gods, it just means we are struggling to understand the nature of God as best we can, and as He reveals Himself to us.
I encourage you in your journey to understand God, and will not place obstacles in your way. But please do not talk of Masonry as an alternative religion or that as Masons we are creating false gods. I have been a Master Mason for many years and have a very good understanding of our fraternity, and I suspect you know not of what you speak.
I too have a very good understanding.
My words are not idle words. You choose to stay, good luck.
I will continue to warn others against the craft.
We will lead many more men to God through Christ Jesus and help them renounce these secret blood oaths that bind their souls.
Good day
Good comments and observations. I’m afraid however that they fell on deaf ears.