One thing we know is people tend to pass along anything they like without ever verifying if there's any truth in the message.  Sometimes there is, sometimes not.  I receive enough messages passed along like this that if I stopped to check all of them I wouldn't get much else done.  I am aware (thanks to God) that God had direct influence in the creation of our nation.  I am aware that some of our forefathers knew this.  I will share some of these things along with the message that was passed on to me.

The first thing you should be aware of since you see it on the news occasionally is the movement to remove God from "political office" and government buildings.

You hear people crying "Separation of Church and State!"  As if it were some kind of law based on the Constitution.  The truth is "It isn't in there!"  No one even conceived the idea until after 200 years into the life of this great nation!  (Now ask why now?)

Our forefathers did not want God removed from government and they did everything in their power to make sure it would never happen!  Why did they do this?  Because they knew who gave them this country and by what means.  They knew who to give thanks to.  They knew what the prophet said about this country being the balance of powers on earth.  They also knew who the enemy was.  That same enemy exists to this day and is still trying to destroy America and making dangerous advancements.  When you comprehend what "the balance of power on earth" means and how it works you will be  HUGE jump above the billions who don't.  In the past any time the balance of power went to far toward evil God wiped out the majority of the people and started over again.

The second thing you should be aware of is the spirit and mentality of those who are demanding separation of church and state.  The same Godless people who want everything of God removed from this country's foundations have an ulterior motive.  What happens when the balance of power shifts to the evil side?  Just checking to see if your paying attention.  You better be believe it because if history follows through a lot of people who are alive today will get to see first hand what happens.

One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington , D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument.

With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time.

On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington , D.C. , are displayed two words: Laus Deo.

No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.

Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia , capital of the United = States of America.

Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.

So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say ' Praise be to God!'

Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo. 'Praise be to God!'

From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ... a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.

On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore; on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians; on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God!

When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy 'One Nation, Under God.'

I am awed by Washington 's prayer for America. Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!

'Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example = in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.' Laus Deo!

When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may forget the width and height of 'Laus Deo ', its location, or the architects but no one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words: 'Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain' (Psalm = 127: 1)

It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never learned in school. With that, be not ashamed, or afraid, but have pity on those who will never see this because someone failed to send it on.

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A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.

Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message.

I'll have more later God willing.  I intend to answer a few questions about the forefathers, what they knew and how they knew it, and why they built certain symbols and things into the nation's capital and government buildings.

I would also like to say there are certain misunderstandings connected to certain symbols used by our forefathers.  See that triangle at the top right of this page.  It is connected to one of the symbols of enlightenment used by God for recognition between Himself and our nation's forefathers.