Settled down this evening with some kettle corn and a good documentary, Riddles In Stone: The Secret Architecture of Washington, D.C.. My sister is headed to DC in a few weeks, so this film caught my attention. It looks at the history of the founding of America through the architecture, sculptures, and layout of its capital. Examined is the co-mingling of Christian symbols with mythological and Masonic symbols, Christian perception with possible occult, and such seemingly antithetical concepts.The documentary brought up many questions as to the influence of Freemasonry in the early years of American history. Interviewed were high-ranking Masonic authorities and independent researchers, some who were former Masons. On one side of the controversy were Masons who deny any involvement or the occult; on the other side, those who trumpet Masonic entanglement that they believe influenced the founding of America.
I hadn't known much about Freemasonry, and I'm not sure that I understand all that was said, but it was much food for thought, and I recommend its viewing for that purpose. We watched it on Amazon. Click on the image to go there. There are also some brief clips on YouTube.
America's Godly Heritage DVD by David Barton also presents the godly heritage of America's founding. It's available from Wallbuilders, "an organization dedicated to presenting America’s
forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on the moral, religious,
and constitutional foundation on which America was built." They have many resources available for understanding our godly heritage. If you click on the image, it will take you to the Wallbuilders website.What was intriguing to me in the Riddles in Stone film was the presence of both Christian and possible occult symbols side by side. Satan has always misled, mixing truth with error. Thankful for God's redeeming grace and for those who struggled against the darkness.
