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and they denied the miraculous, clinging only to those things that the rational mind could
conceive. Jefferson’s thoughts are revealed in the following quotation:
“Question with boldness even the existence of a god; because if there be one he must
approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear.”
[Source: Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Peter Carr, August 10, 1787]
In evaluating this statement by Jefferson one must remember that he had read the
Scriptures and was familiar with their testimony. Yet Jefferson rejected the God of the
Bible, clinging to a notion of some unknowable deity that created the Universe and
established it upon certain laws. In seeking to understand these natural laws, Jefferson
thought that not only could science be advanced to a much higher degree, but that one
could establish a more perfect government than the world had known before.
It is noteworthy to point out the correlation between the name of the movement known as
The Enlightenment and the name Lucifer. Lucifer means “light bearer.” Satan is the origin
of the mythological being known as Prometheus who brought the wisdom of the gods down
to man. Prometheus was said to have taught men the secrets of fire, violating the
commandment of Zeus.
Statue of Prometheus (Lucifer) at Rockefeller Center - New York City
II Corinthians 11:14-15
Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also
disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their
deeds.
The Greek word translated “angel” is also rendered as “messenger.” Satan makes himself
appear as a messenger of light to mankind. The EnLIGHTenment’s adherents embraced a
philosophy that was Luciferian in its origin. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and numerous
others who were among the founding father’s of the nation were guided by this Luciferian
light. The Enlightenment was guided by a central philosophy that manifested an elevated
regard for reason. The thought was adopted that men could by the employment of pure
reason, separated from all superstition (religious thought) and selfishness, form “a more