On July 6, 2022, a bomb exploded on a five-acre farm in Elberton, Georgia, obliterating the Georgia Guidestones. This monument, standing for over 40 years, was composed of four massive granite slabs, weighing more than 230,000 pounds, and contained controversial guidelines for a new world order. The identity of its creator remained a mystery until now.
Key Takeaways
- The Georgia Guidestones were built to promote a controversial vision for humanity.
- The identity of the creator, RC Christian, has been linked to Dr. Herbert Hinsey Kirsten.
- The destruction of the Guidestones raises questions about societal values and the future of global governance.
The Mysterious Origins of the Guidestones
In June 1979, a well-dressed man named Robert C. Christian approached Joe Finley, the president of Elberton Granite Finishing Company. Christian wanted to create a monument that would rival Stonehenge, but with a message. He claimed to represent a small group of dedicated Americans who had spent 20 years planning this project.
Christian’s vision was grand. He provided a scale model and detailed specifications for a structure that would stand 16 feet tall and consist of four stones arranged in a cross, topped with a central stone. The inscriptions would be in the eight most spoken languages in the world, including English, Spanish, and Chinese, as well as four ancient languages.
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The Construction Process
Initially, Finley was skeptical. However, when Christian described the monument’s astronomical features, Finley became intrigued. The Guidestones were designed to function as a giant astronomical instrument, with features that would track the moon’s movement and align with the sun during solstices.
Despite the monumental task ahead, Christian was undeterred by the high costs and logistical challenges. He secured funding through a local bank, but under the condition that his identity would remain a secret. After the construction began, Christian vanished, never to be seen again.
The Guidestones’ Inscriptions
Unveiled on March 22, 1980, the Georgia Guidestones featured ten guidelines, often referred to as the new Ten Commandments. These included:
- Maintain humanity under 500 million in perpetual balance with nature.
- Guide reproduction wisely, improving fitness and diversity.
- Unite humanity with a new, living language.
- Rule passion, faith, tradition, and all things with tempered reason.









