Amidst sprawling quarries and well-worn factories within the “granite capital of the world” Elbert County, Georgia, stands a monument shrouded in mystery and controversy — the Georgia Guidestones.
In June 1979, a well-dressed stranger donning a suit and tie visited the Elberton Granite Finishing Company and announced his intent to build an edifice meant to transmit a message to humanity. He identified himself as R. C. Christian and claimed to represent a group of men who wanted to offer direction to humanity. Almost two decades later, no one is sure who R. C. Christian really was. Conspiracy buffs of the time were quick to point out the similarities between the pseudonym “R.C. Christian” and Christian Rosenkreuz, the legendary founder of the esoteric Rosicrucian Order, since documents attributed to Rosenkreuz were signed “Frater C.R.C.”
The monument, known as the Georgia Guidestones, stands tall at 19 feet, 3 inches, and weighs approximately 119 tons of granite — a not-so-subtle inversion of 911. The number 911 is sometimes considered a Masonic signal or code that hints at the involvement of secret societies. Some hardcore conspiracy theorists suggest that this number represents a hidden or inverted form of the number 666, which is associated with the biblical figure of the Antichrist. This interpretation is sometimes linked to the idea of a New World Order or global elite seeking to establish a totalitarian regime and impose their will on the masses.
The Guidestones bear an inscription translated in 12 different languages, four on the capstone and eight on the four main stones. The languages include Sanskrit, Babylonian Cuneiform, Classical Greek, and Egyptian Hieroglyphic on the capstone, and English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Classical Hebrew, Swahili, Hindi, and Spanish.
The message inscribed on the Guidestones is a set of ten guidelines for humanity, including a call to maintain the Earth’s increasingly fragile ecosystem, the promotion of human diversity, and the establishment of a single world court. Some have interpreted the Guidestones as a call for a New World Order, a global government that would exert control over the world’s population.
The Guidestones have been the subject of much speculation and debate, particularly among conspiracy theorists who view them as a symbol of a secretive, elite group’s plan for global domination. In his book “The First Global Revolution,” Alexander King, a founder of the premiere think tank Club of Rome, suggests that the world needs a common enemy to unite against.
“The common enemy of humanity is man,” he wrote. “In searching for a new enemy to unite us, we came up with the idea that pollution, the threat of global warming, water shortages, famine and the like would fit the bill. All these dangers are caused by human intervention, and it is only through changed attitudes and behavior that they can be overcome. …Democracy is no longer well-suited for the tasks ahead.”
This idea of controlling the population under the guise of safeguarding nature is known as “manufactured consent.” It refers to the use of mass media, propaganda, and other techniques to manipulate public opinion and create the illusion of consensus. Some have suggested that the Georgia Guidestones are an example of manufactured consent, designed to promote a particular agenda under the guise of promoting a better world.
The erection of the Georgia Guidestones has been viewed by some as an example of mass manipulation via spiritual consent, which is the use of spiritual and esoteric symbolism to manipulate individuals into accepting these beliefs without informed consent or critical examination.
While there are certainly critics of the Georgia Guidestones and conspiracy theories surrounding their origin and meaning, there are also many people who see them as a positive and inspiring message for humanity.
John Van Cannon, Georgia State University professor, once said, “I see the Georgia Guidestones as a wake-up call for people to start thinking about how we treat each other and how we treat the planet. It’s a powerful message that we need to take seriously.”
Another local, Jim Day, firmly stands behind the Georgia Guidestones. He’s quoted, “I think the Guidestones are wonderful. We need to wake up and start taking care of our environment and our fellow human beings. The Guidestones are a powerful reminder of that.”
Former president of the Federation of American Scientists Dr. Jeremy Stone has this to say about the Guidestones: “The Guidestones offer a compelling vision of what could be, of what we should strive for. They are a beacon of hope in a troubled world.”
While the Georgia Guidestones have always been a source of controversy and conspiracy theories since its unveiling, many people believe they are evidence of a secret society or a globalist agenda to control the population. Others have pointed out that the monument’s messages about population control and the need for a world government could be interpreted as a call for eugenics or authoritarianism.
The Georgia Guidestones have been vandalized several times over the years, with the most notable incident occurring in 2014 when someone sprayed graffiti on the monument. It read, “I AM ISIS, GOD OF WAR.” The vandalism sparked a debate about the meaning and significance of the monument, with some people interpreting it as a sign of increasing social unrest and political polarization. In July of 2022, after an attempted bombing, the Georgia Guidestones were officially decommissioned as a site of tourism and were promptly demolished.
Despite the controversy and conspiracy theories, the Georgia Guidestones continue to stand as a unique and enigmatic monument to an unknown message and an unknown messenger. The monument’s messages about unity, peace, and sustainability are undoubtedly appealing to some, but the question remains whether they represent a genuine call for positive change or a more sinister agenda.
Yoko Ono, the widow of John Lennon, was recently quoted as referring to the American Stonehenge, saying, “I want people to know about the stones… We’re headed toward a world where we might blow ourselves up, and maybe the globe will not exist… it’s a nice time to reaffirm ourselves, knowing all the beautiful things that are in this country and the Georgia Stones symbolize that.”
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