Ku Klux Klan

Ku Klux Klan

The Ku Klux Klan is a secret society based on hatred

and violence. The Klan claims that it stands for only

law-abiding rallies and activities, but the Klan has been

known for having hypocritical views throughout it’s

existence. No matter where the Klan is headed, violence is

sure to be the destination. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan

claim that the Bible is on their side. They claim that the

Bible condones their activity. Nowhere in the Bible is

killing thy neighbor encouraged. They claim they are not

out to destroy America, but rather to save it. How is it

possible to save America with hate and violence? The Klan

exists only to hold onto the beliefs of the Confederacy, but

hanging on to the past only adds to the destruction of the

future. Holding on to the past is bad enough when the past

is full of pleasant memories, but the Klan is hanging on to

the hate and ignorance of the South in the 1800s. The Ku

Klux Klan has always attempted to reach their goal of

instilling fear and intimidation in the minds of everyone

they cross. The Klan has undergone four stages after its

establishment and the last stage is still on the rise. The

Klan has a distinct origin, a four stage revolution,

distinct symbols, recruiting requirements, and strong

political beliefs.

Formed in the 19th century, the Ku Klux Klan has

attempted to instill fear in the minds and the hearts of

black citizens in the United States. The Klan was first

organized on December 24th, 1865 in the Law Office of Judge

Thomas M. Jones. There were six people who organized the

Klan. They included Calvin E. Jones, John B. Kennedy, Frank

O. McCord, John C. Lester, Richard R. Reed, and James R.

Crow. This information is proclaimed on a wall in Pulaski,

Tennessee. It was unveiled on May 21, 1917 by the widow of

Captain Kennedy, who was the last of the six founders to

pass away. The origin of the Ku Klux Klan was described in

a thirty page pamphlet published by Mr. and Mrs. William B.

Romine of Pulaski. It read:

As the Klan stood primarily for purity and preservation

of the home and for the protection of the women and

children, especially the widows and orphans of

Confederate soldiers, white, the emblem of purity was

chosen for the robes. And to render them startling and

conspicuous, red, emblem of the blo...

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States by color or beliefs. The Klan helped to preserve

racism and because members are ignorant, they will not

mingle and learn to understand other cultures. Hating the

unknown is just an easy and safe way to live. If the Klan

attempted to understand other cultures, maybe they could

begin to realize that everyone is alike in one way or

another. The most effective technique in destroying the

Klan is education. Education is the tool for prevention.

If children are not educated that the Ku Klux Klan stands

for evil purposes, these children may fall into the Klan’s

evil empire. Educating the youth along with the society is

the only effective way to disband the Ku Klux Klan and

secret groups of this nature. The key is to never forget

what happened with the Klan so this world will never have to

endure the hardships that the Ku Klux Klan has provided.

The Ku Klux Klan has undergone a revolution of four stages

after their origin in Tennessee and can be identified by

their distinct symbols. The Klan has their own set of

requirements that are to be followed when recruiting a new

member and have a one sided view on politics that they want

to see occur in the future.