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The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
The Washington Monument is a phallic symbol. This is very much in keeping with the current American religion that worships sex.
Considering what an Egyptian obelisk represents, hardly...
Egyptian Obelisk - Ancient History Encyclopedia
The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
From your source-SYMBOLISM OF THE OBELISK
The obelisks of ancient Egypt represented the benben, the primordial mound upon which the god Atum stood at the creation of the world. As such, they were associated with the benu bird, the Egyptian precursor to the Greek phoenix.
The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
The AHA claims that monuments that are clearly representative of religions or are religious symbols that are displayed on public land and funded or maintained by public fund or taxes violate the First Amendment. That being the case, the Washington monument is an obelisk taken from Greek architecture which was taken from Egyptin architechture among their temples to Ra the sun god.
Be prepared American citizens to disassemble the monument as it will and MUST be removed IF the SCOTUS determines the the Bladensburg Peace Cross is decalred a violation of First Amendment
Maybe they should add a fountain to the very top.
Ohio decided to put a Jewish Star of David sculpture right in a prominent area of their statehouse. This was erected in 2015, iirc.
The crosses must go from public display, and the Jewish star and Islamic crescent may replace them.
Ohio Statehouse - Wikipedia
History & Culture - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
The Society solicited for donations and designs for a decade, settling on a design by Robert Mills in 1845. Mills' design called for a 600-foot Egyptian-style obelisk ringed by thirty 100-foot columns. The design was audacious, ambitious, and expensive, creating numerous complications during its construction.
The Washington Monument, designed by Robert Mills and eventually completed by Thomas Casey and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, honors and memorializes George Washington at the center of the nation's capital. The structure was completed in two phases of construction, one private (1848-1854) and one public (1876-1884). Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.
We can't climb the 898 stairs any more, since 1976 when NPS closed 'em off to adventurers so everyone has to use the elevators.
When I was stationed in Washington in the Army a couple of buddies and I climbed the still open stairs on two different occasions. We went back down the stairs too. Park Service said the typical leisurely time to climb 'em is 20 minutes but I'd say that's only if you want a heart attack which is why the stairs were closed off. Too many people were having heart attacks climbing 'em. Or their legs gave out going back down.
My Army chums and I took twice the time going up mainly because we'd stop numerous times to read the inscriptions on the stones inside. Many private organizations have had a stone inscribed with a patriotic quote, or a George Washington fact, war of independence fact, Constitutional convention stuff, city of Washington fact and so on.
I'd think a judge who would say the monument violates separation of church and state would be hard to find. And hard pressed to go that route. The claim is a cooked up fear that's a big nothing.
I hear you! I was lucky and was able to climb the stairs once. A interesting and fun experience. The view from the top of the monument is remarkable.
PS I rode the elevator down!
Great for you that you are one of the distinctive few explorers who carry on the traditions of adventure and discovery. Yep the view is cool from the top. I too continue to have the spectacular scenes of it in my memory.
Many moons later when I worked for the feds in Washington I was sent to St. Louis on a compliance review and the branch chief and I took some free time to go up in the arch. The view showed a small city below on the east side and westward lots of flat land across the Mississippi right below us, a forgettable place called -- what wuz it again -- oh yeah, Kansas. We had to get cranked up inside the arch in buckets in such a tiny space we could have been inside pyramids or something like 'em. Coal miner kind of stuff, or so we thought. (Lots of churches were in view in the city so I hope we don't get gigged here ex post facto for violating any amendments ha.)
Got some box tickets to a Cards game against the Cubs inside the artificial turf monstrosity called Busch Stadium long since demolished. Cubbies won luv 'em. (Only the Astrodome in Houston was more of an eyesore inside and now that's gone with the wind too.) So it was good to get back to Washington DC civilization ha.
Progress is most welcome yes indeed.
A visit to the arch is on my bucket list and that might happen this summer. Might even try a St. Louis Cardinals game?
The Washington Monument is a phallic symbol. This is very much in keeping with the current American religion that worships sex.
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