The funeral of the late President Jimmy Carter was held Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral, and the event was attended by all of the living former presidents.
Viewers of the event would have noticed the magnificent Gothic stone architecture of the structure, the carefully crafted pews, and other architectural features of the historic Episcopal church.
But there was one particular Christian symbol in that building that was especially noticed by the nation, even beyond its beauty, because of its relevance in a current controversy started by a leading Democrat.
Carter’s casket, draped with an American flag, was positioned over a massive Jerusalem Cross emblazoned on a wooden platform.
That symbol, composed of one large cross and four smaller crosses to represent the authors of
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