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To: ScubieNuc

"Radical KKKer's would not effect Christianity, because Christianity is based on the commands and example of Christ."

The KKK profoundly effected Christianity and American society.

The Klan was able to infiltrate and control many of the largest American denominations. Most segregated their institutions or banned African-Americans, outright. Some promoted Klan recruiting in their ranks. Most supported oppressive Jim Crow Laws in the South. Even in the early 60's while major American denominations denounced racism and bigotry, they refused to integrate.

The Klan was responsible for the propaganda film, Birth of a Nation, which premiered at the White House (it was orginally called, The Clansman). It was the highest grossing film of its day.

The Klan controled Southern politics through their political arm, the Democrat Party. The Klan built memorials to the Confederacy and its leaders throughout the South.

It took the US government to detangle the Klan's tentacles from American society. Thankfully, we have turned the page.


237 posted on 03/20/2006 5:38:43 PM PST by sanormal
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To: sanormal
I agree that KKK had a profoundly bad impact on American society. However, Christianity is dependant on Christ and the KKK can do nothing to the love and effectiveness of God!

Think of China. Christians in China are probably the strongest Christians on the planet right now. It's not because of an easy life, but because of persecution. Even if China adopted the name of the "Christian China", Christianity would not change.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that America woke up to the evil of the KKK. I just saying that Christianity is maintained by Christ, who can not be destroyed.

Mat 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Sincerely
258 posted on 03/21/2006 5:16:43 AM PST by ScubieNuc
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