2006-08-21 11:05:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anon 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
The unfinished pyramid and the eye in a triangle on the reverse side are classic symbols. The Egyptian pyramid is a symbol of strength and duration; the 13 steps indicate the original number of U.S. states; and the 13 steps leading to an unfinished summit indicates future growth of the nation. The eye is known as the "Eye of Providence" and is surrounded by rays of light. According to Webster's New World College Dictionary, "providence" can mean:
a looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision.
skill or wisdom in management; prudence.
a) the care or benevolent guidance of God or nature, b) an instance of this.
God, as the guiding power of the universe.
The single eye shows up in Egyptian mythology as the Eye of Horus, an ancient god of the Egyptians. The eye represented wisdom, health and prosperity. Some people think that the "all-seeing eye" is a symbol of Freemasonry, a fraternal organization, and they interpret this as proof that the Founding Fathers believed in Masonic principles and wanted to impose Masonic order on the United States.
2006-08-21 11:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by maple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although Franklin's committee did not suggest a pyramid, it did originate the suggestion of the eye. The term "the all-seeing eye" is never used in describing it. The Franklin committee wanted the seal to include a reflection of divine providence and discussed a variety of themes including the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. Some have suggested that the pyramid and the eye are the result of Masonic influence, but the only member of the original committee who was a Mason was Franklin and this committee's design was rejected by congress. None of the final designers of the seal was a Mason. The eye as representing "the eye of providence" has a long history. It's more likely that both the designers of the Great Seal and the Masons both drew from that history. The use of "the all seeing eye" as uniquely Masonic first appeared in 1797, nearly 15 years after the adoption of the symbolism by Congress.
2006-08-21 11:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the illumanties are watching us.lol
The All-Seeing Eye, the President, the Secretary & the Guru
Roosevelt as he looked at the colored reproduction of the Seal was first struck with the representation of the 'All-Seeing Eye,' a Masonic representation of Great Architect the Universe. Next he was impressed with the idea that the foundation for the new order of the ages had been laid in 1776 (May 1st, 1776, founding of the Illuminati) but would be completed only under the eye of the Great Architect. Roosevelt like myself was a 32nd degree Mason. He suggested that the Seal be put on the dollar bill rather that a coin.
2006-08-21 11:47:26 · answer #3 · answered by love me like me hate me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a Masonic symbol called the all seeing eye. Didn't you ever see that Nicholas Cage movie?
2006-08-21 11:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the all-seeing eye, either of God (non-sectarian), or Divine Providence, depending on your orientation.
2006-08-21 11:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by comicards 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you are being watched! the ever seeing eye! The Illuminati is out there watching your every move! lol
2006-08-21 11:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by ERRRRRR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the all-seeing eye, either of God
2006-08-21 11:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Queen is here 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uncle Sam got his eye on you
2006-08-21 11:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by Magica! Star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goverment is watching over you. Wooo whooo whhooo hooooo
2006-08-21 11:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a symbol of the Masons... most of the founding fathers were masons.
2006-08-21 11:12:00 · answer #10 · answered by Dubberino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋