Was the KKK Associated with a Particular Religion?

Question

If yes, which one.

Answer 1

they are a christian base group...

Answer 2

The KKK is no more associated with any religion or are a christian base group than the 9 / 11 terrorist where an Islamic base group, they are and always have been nothing but a bunch of hateful people the end, and by the way at the time the Klan was the stongest and had the most membership it wasn't the south who lead the way but the state of Indiana

Answer 3

Not really. But at the time, Christianity was the only religion in the South (Catholicism, Baptists, Methodists, etc.).
So everybody was a "christian".
(So was Al Capone a "christian").
Of course some Klan members would have tried to twist some justification for the Klan out of their particular form of Christianity.
No particular denomination actually supported the Klan, however, as far as I know.
(I realize some pastors did, just like you have a Pat Robertson today advocating the killing of a foreign leader with whom we are not even at war! Those are just kooks who bring embarrassment to Christianity).

Answer 4

The Ku Klux Klan and religion in American society The Ku Klux Klan is a secret terrorist organization that originated in Pulaski, Tennessee after the end of the Civil War. This nineteenth century organization transformed from a social club to a vigilante band that used intimidation and violence to make their views known. The group in the South focused its attacks on the rising ambitions of the Negroes, but in other parts of the nation the Klan targeted Catholics, Jews, and immigrants. Upon further inspection it was shown that the Klan had some one hundred thousand members. Although the Klan is not as prevalent in modern day society as it once was, groups still exist across the nation. “The Ku Klux Klan is a dying body,” said a Southern social scientist. “But note that I said dying and not dead….A mad dog may be meanest just before it dies.” (Dykeman and Stokely 45-7) Although there are many differences between the old KKK and the new KKK, some beliefs have held strong over the years. In order to be accepted as a member of the Klan, one must submit an application and declare that they are of the White Aryan race. The Klan’s definition of the terms "White" or "Aryan" includes all fair skinned people European descent,
So no they are not

God Bless You

Answer 5

On their website they say "Bringing a Message of Hope and Deliverance to White Christian America! A Message of Love NOT Hate!" Which is a lot like what the Xians say when they're bashing and persecuting people in the name of Jesus Love, so I'd have to say it's appropriate that the KKK would be Xian.

Answer 6

Yeah,there links between the KKK founders and the unionists up in the north of ireland.
Maybe explains their anti catholic views.

Answer 7

If you look up the KKK website they claim that they are Christian.

The second link is a link to an interesting article to "Fellow Christians" from the KKK.

Answer 8

yes Christianity

Answer 9

They hijacked Protestantism for their cause. The KKK hates Catholics among others. Sort of like how Arab terrorist hijacked Islam. It's always nice to have god on your side if you have in mind to slaughter people.

Answer 10

They are Protestants, a Christian denomination. It's not right to simply say they are Christians, because actually, the KKK hates Catholics just as much as they hate Africans, Jews, etc.

Answer 11

Protestantism. The KKK is anti-Catholic.