Playlist: Statue of Liberty (topic)
America's Goddess (Part Two)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsPresident Stephen Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the U.S., spoke at the dedication of the Statue of Liberty on October 28, 1886. Lady Liberty, often seen as America's Goddess, is portrayed as a symbol that is not truly peaceful or freedom-loving. Instead, she is depicted as a destroyer of families, nations, and …
America's Goddess (Part One)
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAs immigrants arrived in New York harbor beginning in the 1880s, their hearts were warmed by the breathtaking sight of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and civil justice. However, this iconic figure carries a deeper, hidden significance. The Statue of Liberty, officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World, is …
The Intercessory Character of Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe history of our nation reflects influences that draw away from God, evident in symbols such as the Statue of Liberty and Columbia atop the Capitol building, alongside other representations of goddesses placed throughout the land. These figures echo the ancient worship of deities like Ishtar or Venus, suggesting a continuity …