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Why the Air Line?
What is the Purpose of the Extension of the True Level with the New Geodetic Rectilineograph?
The principles of the Koreshan System, in order to be of benefit to the world, must be scientifically applied on the natural plane; and in order to be so applied it must appeal forcibly to the natural mind of those it would benefit. Before such benefit can obtain to the world, it must be recognized by them as the rational system, appealing directly to the reason and intellect of man. It can do this forcibly just in proportion to the strength of the evidence offered in demonstration of its premise. The world today cannot decide the great issues before it, because it does not possess the key to their solution, and cannot determine what are the fundamental facts upon which the issues depend. The foundation of the Koreshan System is its Cosmogony, and the facts which constitute its premise are found in the material world.
Though the facts have always existed, and will always continue to be the same, as regards universal form, the world is none the wiser if it is unable to find the pivotal fact upon which the true system must be made to rest. Giving to the world such a pivotal fact is the demonstration of the Koreshan System; it is the absolute proof of the earth's concavity. Such absolute proof is the extension of the horizontal as an air line, convergent instead of tangent, to the earth's surface. Such a fact is within the comprehension of all. The revolution of the scientific world depends upon such a fact, and pivots upon such a demonstration. Our purpose in the use of the Geodetic Rectilineograph is to enable us to make such a demonstration to the world.
The superiority of such an instrument, with its unvarying adjustments with the aid of levels, gauges and the micrometer registering ten-thousandths of an inch, over the theodolite used in survey, is quite obvious. Its testimony must bar out every element of hypothesis; it will apply the fundamental principles of the System down to the most outward and natural degree, and therefore be the simplest possible form of demonstration and proof, and bring the Koreshan premise within the range of the easiest comprehension. The value of this experiment to the Koreshan System must be apparent to all. The promulgation of the System will be made effective by the absolute evidence of our basis.
Those realizing the contrast between Koreshan Science and the fallacies now in vogue will appreciate our motives and efforts to convince the world that the Man of the hour is here to solve all its problems. By means of the Rectilineograph we will demonstrate, and by our publications promulgate, the facts that must awaken the people of the world!
Source boundary repaired. This transcription ends before the separately headed “Telescopes and Ships’ Hulls (No. 2)” article on the same PDF page; claims remain those of The Flaming Sword.
Vol. 10, No. 9 · Sep. 1896 · PDF p. 18
The Flaming Sword · Vol. 10, No. 9 · Sep. 1896 · PDF p. 18