Eternal Connections: The Georgia Guidestones
by Chip Coffey
Less than 100 miles from Atlanta just north of Elberton,
in northeastern Georgia, you will find the Georgia Guidestones.
Located atop a hill in a former cow pasture, these 19-foot high
slabs of granite have been attracting visitors since they were
erected in 1979.
The Guidestones have been called a modern day Stonehenge and they
attract a wide variety of people, including UFO buffs, spiritualists
and the just plain curious. The gargantuan six stone monument
proclaims messages on how to conserve the earth and mankind. The
inscriptions encourage population control, a single world language
and living harmoniously with nature.
Each of the stones’ 10 precepts (or “New Age Commandments,” as
some have referred to them) is written in English, Russian, Hebrew,
Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish and Swahili, as well as archaic
Sanskrit, Babylonian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics and ancient
Greek. The four main stones are topped with a capstone, etched
with an astronomical calendar. The center stone has an eye
level oblong hole drilled in it so that the North Star is always
visible. The stones were erected near a major geodetic alignment,
over a Global Power Point. The stones weigh a total of 119
tons.
Twenty-six years after the stones were erected, they are still
shrouded in mystery. As the story goes, a very well dressed
man entered the offices of Elberton Granite Finishing Company on
a Friday afternoon and spoke with Joe Fendley, Sr., the company’s
president, about the construction of the monument. The man
identified himself as only “R.C. Christian,” a pseudonym,
and said he represented a small group of loyal Americans, who wished
to remain anonymous forever.
The specifications for the monument were very precise and Christian
was firm in his resolve that it must be completed exactly according
to the plans. The project had been planned by its sponsors
for many years, he said, and the ten guides for the conservation
of mankind and the earth had been carefully worded as a moralistic
appeal to peoples of all nationality, religion and politics.
Christian asked Fendley for the name of a local bank that might be
willing to handle all the financial details associated with the construction. Granite
City Bank and its president, Wyatt Martin, were chosen to serve as
intermediaries for this very mysterious project.
According to Christian, the site for the stones was to be located in a remote
area, away from major tourist centers. Together, he and Martin chose a five-acre
plot of farmland, located at the highest point in Elbert County and owned by
contractor Wayne Mullenix. Several weeks later, Mr. Martin contacted Joe
Fendley to advise him that the funds for the project had been received and work
should begin immediately.
The 10 precepts etched on the Guidestones are as follows:
1. Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.
2. Guide reproduction wisely - improving fitness and diversity.
3. Unite humanity with a living new language.
4. Rule passion-faith-tradition-and all things with tempered reason.
5. Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts.
6. Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world
court.
7. Avoid petty laws and useless officials.
8. Balance personal rights with social duties.
9. Prize truth-beauty-love-seeking harmony with the infinite.
10. Be not a cancer on the earth - Leave room for nature.
Each of the precepts is followed by a brief explanation of its meaning.
It has been postulated that “R.C. Christian,” the cryptic name given
by the man who commissioned the fabrication and erection of the Guidestones,
may actually have some connection to the Rosicrucians, or Brotherhood of the
Rosy Cross, a mystical order with links to ancient Egyptian mystery schools and
the Knights Templar.
Some individuals who still dwell in Elberton may have more information
about the Guidestones and the secrets surrounding them, but they
are not willing to talk.
In 1986, a little known book was published, entitled “Common
Sense Renewed,” written by Robert Christian, in which he admits
to being the man behind the mysterious monument. The book is
dedicated to Thomas Payne, Revolutionary War era activist and author
of “Common Sense,” hence the title of Christian’s
book
The book explains that “Robert Christian” is the pseudonym
of a private American citizen who is concerned about the growing
evidence of a decline in the political and economic strengths of
our country. It goes on to explain that the first two printings
of “Common Sense Renewed” were sent to several thousand
political officials and shapers of public opinion throughout the
world, as well as all members of the United States Congress.
Christian states that he “has chosen to remain anonymous in
order to avoid useless controversy and to better focus attention
on my thoughts rather than on myself.” On page six, Christian
explains one of the purposes for the monument, saying, “The
hearts of our human family must be touched and warmed to welcome
a global rule by reason.”
The Georgia Guidestones are located on State Highway 77, just south
of the Elbert - Hart County Line.
An interesting sidenote: a radical and outspoken fundamentalist Christian
movement called The Resistance Manifesto is spearheading a campaign
for the demolition of the Guidestones, calling them and their messages “a
satanic mockery of the Ten Commandments.” This group,
along with its very vocal leader and spokesperson, “John Conner,” condemns
and attacks a variety of different “targets,” including:
many world government organizations; politicians; The New World Order;
The Illuminati; Freemasons and Masonic Temples; anything metaphysical,
paranormal or “New Age;” and all alternative lifestyle
groups.
Conner recently gained national media attention for his condemnation
of actress/singer Jessica Simpson’s new music video. It
is significant to note that “John Conner” is also a pseudonym,
used by the Resistance Manifesto’s spokesperson, who has repeatedly refused
to divulge his real name. It is also the name of a central character
in the “Terminator” movies.
Chip Coffey is a psychic, medium and tarot reader. Contact 770-806-0369,
chipcoffey@aol.com, www.chipcoffey.com.
