Wikipedia Trail: All Seeing Eye

I seen the "all seeing eye" in a post on the twitter for the class retweeted by Professor Gibbs from Peter Frankopan. I have heard a few things about it, but I've never taken the chance to look into it. Today, I made a few searches and learned a lot more it and related things. Wikipedia never lets you down! Nevertheless, I found these facts really intriguing.

Eye of Providence: It is more commonly known as the All Seeing Eye surrounded by rays of light. It can be found in many places associated with freemasonry. It is on the back of the dollar bill. It represents God watching over humanity.

Freemasonry: Freemasonry consists of fraternal organizations that trace their origins back to stonemasonry brotherhood. The status of "degrees" of the current members are named in manner that gives respect this. For example, an apprentice level is considered a fellow "craft." Further, no women can be admitted. Lastly, it originated in England and has been a secret society ever since.

Great Seal of the United States: It is used to authenticate documents issued by the federal government. The design on the front of the seal is the coat of arms for the United States. On the same day as the United States' independence from Britain, congress named the first committee to create the Great Seal.

Divine Providence: This is a term that describes God's intervention in the world. The phrase is of latin origin, the providence part means "foresight." It is close association with the Eye of Providence.


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                                          The All Seeing Eye on back of the one dollar bill

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  1. Laura GibbsOctober 15, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    Ruben, that is so cool! I just shared that tweet earlier; Peter Frankopan is a writer I really like, so it is fun to see what he shares at Twitter... and here it is in your blog!

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