Christian, and Masonic, Roots of the USA
A Battle of Worldviews
No study tonight in preparation for July 4th celebrations.
The founding of the United States was deeply influenced by Christian ideas, even though it was not established as an explicitly Christian theocracy. The Christian roots of the USA can be traced through several key strands of thought, historical moments, and individuals. Below is a detailed summary:
🇺🇸 Christian Roots in the Founding of the USA
1. Biblical Worldview of the Early Colonists
Many of the earliest settlers in North America were devout Christians fleeing religious persecution in Europe.
Pilgrims (1620): Fled England and the Netherlands to freely worship according to their understanding of the Bible. They signed the Mayflower Compact, which begins with:
“In the name of God, Amen.”The Mayflower Compact was a covenantal agreement – modeled after Biblical covenants – to form a "civil body politic" for the glory of God.
2. Covenant Theology and Puritan Influence
The Puritans in Massachusetts Bay viewed their colony as a new "Israel," entering into covenant with God.
John Winthrop's “City Upon a Hill” sermon (1630) directly draws from Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14. He said:
“We shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us.”
This idea of national chosenness and divine mission shaped American identity for centuries.
3. Biblical Law and Early American Government
Many colonial laws were drawn directly from Biblical principles, especially from the Torah:
Laws against blasphemy, Sabbath-breaking, and theft
Oaths taken “in the name of God”
Several colonies required officeholders to affirm belief in the Bible or in the deity of Christ (e.g., Pennsylvania, Massachusetts).
4. The First Great Awakening (1730s–1740s)
A massive revival movement that prepared the moral and spiritual groundwork for independence.
Preachers like George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards preached repentance, personal responsibility, and liberty in Christ.
These ideas fostered a mindset of moral accountability, resistance to tyranny, and equality before God, which later inspired political freedom.
5. Influence on Founding Documents
Though the U.S. Constitution is a secular document, biblical principles are evident:
Declaration of Independence (1776):
“All men are created equal” — echoing Genesis 1:27 (man made in God’s image)
“Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights” — a theological claim about the divine origin of rights
Many Founders were influenced by Natural Law theory, rooted in Christian theology (Aquinas, Locke).
6. Christian Faith of Key Founders
While not all Founders were orthodox Christians, many were deeply influenced by Christianity:
George Washington: Spoke often of Providence, led prayer at Valley Forge, and referred to Jesus as “the Divine Author of our blessed religion.”
John Adams: Said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Samuel Adams: Declared that “the rights of the colonists as Christians may be best understood by reading the New Testament.”
Patrick Henry: “It cannot be emphasized too strongly that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians.”
7. Biblical Literacy and Education
The first schools (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton) were founded to train ministers of the Gospel.
New England Primer, used to teach children, included Bible verses, prayers, and the Ten Commandments.
8. Christian Symbols and Inscriptions
Liberty Bell: Inscribed with Leviticus 25:10 — “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.”
U.S. Supreme Court Building: Moses and the Ten Commandments are engraved above the entrance.
National Motto: “In God We Trust” — adopted officially in 1956, but rooted in Civil War era Christian rhetoric.
Pledge of Allegiance: Added “Under God” in 1954, reflecting America’s spiritual heritage.
⚖️ Summary Chart
Area
Christian Influence
Government Structure
Covenant model from the Bible; equality before God
Founding Philosophy
Natural rights from the Creator
Laws and Morality
Based on Ten Commandments and biblical justice
Education
Schools established for Bible teaching and ministry
Public Rhetoric
Frequent reference to Providence, divine mission
Cultural Identity
Seen as a New Israel or City on a Hill
Founding Documents
Declaration infused with theological language
Symbolism
Scripture on national monuments and seals
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The founding of the United States, while strongly influenced by Christianity, also contains undeniable threads of Enlightenment, Freemasonry, and even occult or pagan symbolism, particularly among certain influential Founders. Below is a balanced look at the pagan, Illuminati, and Masonic roots that mingled with Christian ideals during America's birth:
⚠️ Pagan, Illuminati, and Masonic Roots of the USA
🔺 1. Freemasonry’s Deep Influence
Freemasonry was highly influential during the founding era, particularly among the elite:
Notable Masons among the Founders:
George Washington – Master Mason, laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol in a Masonic ceremony.
Benjamin Franklin – Grand Master in Pennsylvania; involved in occult studies.
Paul Revere, John Hancock, and possibly Thomas Jefferson were also linked.
Masonic Beliefs:
Worship of a “Great Architect of the Universe” (deistic, non-Christian god).
Emphasis on secret knowledge, rituals, and mystery religion symbolism.
Inspired by Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and ancient pagan mystery schools.
Masonic Symbols in America:
The All-Seeing Eye on the Great Seal (on the dollar bill): an occult symbol going back to Egyptian Horus worship.
The unfinished pyramid: symbol of human self-exaltation and occult ascent.
Washington D.C. architecture: aligned with occult star patterns and sacred geometry.
Obelisk (Washington Monument): originally an Egyptian symbol of the sun god Ra.
🕯️ 2. Illuminati Influence (Speculative but Widely Discussed)
The Bavarian Illuminati, founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, sought to undermine Christianity, promote rationalism, and control governments through infiltration.
While direct connections between the Illuminati and U.S. Founders are debated, some Enlightenment ideals they shared—such as rejection of monarchies, human reason, and moral relativism—are reflected in early American political thought.
Jefferson and Franklin both expressed sympathy with Enlightenment rationalism, deism, and rejection of biblical miracles — often overlapping with Illuminati themes.
🜏 3. Occult and Pagan Symbolism
Found on the U.S. Great Seal:
Eye of Providence: Tied to ancient Egypt and mystery religions; often used in occult practices as a symbol of Luciferian enlightenment.
13 Steps on the Pyramid: Represents rebellion (as 13 is the number of rebellion in Scripture – cf. Genesis 14:4); also matches the number of original colonies, but holds occult numerology significance.
Motto “Novus Ordo Seclorum”: Latin for "New Order of the Ages" — interpreted by some as a reference to a new secular or occult world order.
Phoenix symbolism (earlier drafts of the seal): A mythological bird from pagan lore representing resurrection without God.
Washington D.C. City Layout:
Designed by Pierre L’Enfant, believed to be a Mason.
Layout includes pentagrams, compass-and-square, and obelisks — often associated with occult architecture.
📜 4. Deism and Anti-Biblical Worldviews Among Key Figures
While many Founders affirmed God, not all were biblically Christian:
Thomas Jefferson: Created the "Jefferson Bible" by removing miracles and divinity of Christ.
Benjamin Franklin: Practiced astrology and spirit communication in France.
Thomas Paine: Wrote The Age of Reason, fiercely attacking Christianity and divine revelation.
These men leaned toward Deism, which sees God as impersonal and does not affirm biblical authority.
⚖️ Summary Chart: Two Competing Streams in America’s Foundation
Aspect
Christian Root
Pagan/Masonic/Occult Root
Law
Based on Bible, Ten Commandments
Enlightenment law, Naturalism
Government
Covenant theology (Puritans)
“Social contract” via Masonic Enlightenment
Symbols
“In God We Trust”
Eye of Horus, Pyramid, Obelisk
Philosophy
All men created in God's image
Man is evolving god (Luciferian ideal)
City Design
City on a Hill (Matthew 5:14)
Occult star maps, sacred geometry
Mission
Gospel to the nations
New secular world order
⚔️ Final Thoughts
The founding of America was a battlefield of worldviews:
The Christian influence—from Pilgrims to the Great Awakening—was focused on repentance, liberty under God, and biblical justice.
The Masonic/occult influence aimed to build a new Rome or Egypt, glorifying human reason, mystery knowledge, and elite control.
America was not a fully Christian nation, nor was it fully pagan. It was a nation at the crossroads, with both wheat and tares planted from the beginning (Matthew 13:24–30).
Be Blessed! And remember, it is the Kingdom of Heaven where we will live forever.
David
The Hidden Day