We hope to eventually transfer all posts regarding Charles Taze Russell to this one post.
All-Seeing Eye
Many have claimed that there is an "all-seeing eye" on the pyramid monument that Rutherford authorized to be constructed in the Rosemont Cemetery. From this, all kinds of claims are imagined and assumed and often presented as being fact. For instance, it is claimed that Russell worshipped the Egyptian god Horus, supposedly by his alleged use of the "eye of Horus." The imaginary claims often include such accusations as that Russell practiced occultism, spiritualism, paganism, Freemasonry, and on and on it goes.
Regarding the monument itself: The person who suggested such a monument was not Charles Taze Russell, but rather John Bohnet, who also designed the monument. This monument is often mistaken to be Russell's tomb, although actually no one is buried in or under that monument, nor was it designed to be anybody's tomb. The original design (which may be seen in the 1919 convention report) of Rutherford's pyramid does not include an "all-seeing eye."
We have seen some pictures of one side of that pyramid that one could, with some imagination, "see" an all-seeing eye on its capstone.
If there was an "all-seeing eye" on this pyramid, someone evidently etched that "eye" sometime after the pyramid had been constructed.
Russell did use artwork in the Photo Drama to represent Jehovah's "all-seeing eye." We have no serious objection to such use of itself as symbolizing Jehovah's all-seeing eye. (Deuteronomy 11:12,25,28; Psalm 33:13,18; Ezekiel 7:9) Such usage, however, does not call for one to ignore Russell's lifetime works so as to imagine and assume that Russell's usage of the Biblical imagery of Jehovah's all-seeing eye is Masonic, evil, pagan, etc. Although it is possible that many of the Masons may use such symbolism, their use of it does not mean that the symbol itself is Masonic or that anyone who uses a symbol of the "eye of Jehovah" must be a member of the Masons.
Nor is the traditional "eye of God," "eye of providence," or "eye of Jehovah" illustration actually the same as that often depicted as the "eye of Horus." There are some similarities, but they are not the same.
Some, based solely on what is being imagined and assumed, have proclaimed it to be a fact that the pyramid with the eye on the U.S. dollar bill is an "Illuminati Pyramid." Such theorists have deluged the internet with such assertions, so that many have simply assumed that it is correct to speak of any usage of a pyramid as being an "Illuminati pyramid." Regardless, however, of how widespread such a falsehood has become, the label is still not correct.
People, however, seem to love to believe their speculations and imaginations are true. Once they are convinced, there is little anyone can do to dissuade them from their misconceptions. Such will have to wait until the kingdom to receive the enlightenment that is to then come to all nations, without the blinding influence of Satan. -- Isaiah 2:2-4; Revelation 20:3.
We have seen some pictures of one side of that pyramid that one could, with some imagination, "see" an all-seeing eye on its capstone.
If there was an "all-seeing eye" on this pyramid, someone evidently etched that "eye" sometime after the pyramid had been constructed.
Russell did use artwork in the Photo Drama to represent Jehovah's "all-seeing eye." We have no serious objection to such use of itself as symbolizing Jehovah's all-seeing eye. (Deuteronomy 11:12,25,28; Psalm 33:13,18; Ezekiel 7:9) Such usage, however, does not call for one to ignore Russell's lifetime works so as to imagine and assume that Russell's usage of the Biblical imagery of Jehovah's all-seeing eye is Masonic, evil, pagan, etc. Although it is possible that many of the Masons may use such symbolism, their use of it does not mean that the symbol itself is Masonic or that anyone who uses a symbol of the "eye of Jehovah" must be a member of the Masons.
Nor is the traditional "eye of God," "eye of providence," or "eye of Jehovah" illustration actually the same as that often depicted as the "eye of Horus." There are some similarities, but they are not the same.
 |
| Eye of Providence |
 |
| Egyptian Eye of Horus |
Some, based solely on what is being imagined and assumed, have proclaimed it to be a fact that the pyramid with the eye on the U.S. dollar bill is an "Illuminati Pyramid." Such theorists have deluged the internet with such assertions, so that many have simply assumed that it is correct to speak of any usage of a pyramid as being an "Illuminati pyramid." Regardless, however, of how widespread such a falsehood has become, the label is still not correct.
People, however, seem to love to believe their speculations and imaginations are true. Once they are convinced, there is little anyone can do to dissuade them from their misconceptions. Such will have to wait until the kingdom to receive the enlightenment that is to then come to all nations, without the blinding influence of Satan. -- Isaiah 2:2-4; Revelation 20:3.
Comments