CLAIM #14:
Albert Pike Founded Or Was Involved With The KKK ?
ANSWER:
This claim is False and Utter Nonsense!
Albert Pike was NEVER involved with the KKK, nor was he the founder of the KKK (Ku Klux Klan).
Debunking Misconceptions about Albert Pike and Freemasonry
In this article, we aim to clarify and correct the four most commonly circulated misconceptions regarding Albert Pike’s alleged connections to the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and his racial views, as well as the purported link between Freemasonry and the KKK.
- Misconception: Albert Pike as the Founder of the KKK – This assertion is wholly unfounded. Historical evidence does not link Pike to the founding of the KKK. The Klan, which had three distinct waves (1865-1871, 1915-1944, and 1946-present), shows no record of Pike’s or Freemasonry’s involvement in any of them. Claims of Pike’s founding role lack credible sources and are a misguided attempt to tarnish the reputation of Freemasonry.
- Misconception: Pike’s Membership or Leadership in the KKK – Similar to the first claim, this allegation is baseless. Extensive historical research reveals no substantial evidence connecting Pike to the Klan, either as a member or leader. Such claims are, regrettably, part of a pattern of misinformation targeting Pike and Freemasonry.
- Misconception: Pike as a Racist – While historical figures must be understood within their contemporary contexts, allegations of Pike’s racism are not supported by conclusive evidence. In fact, historical records indicate that Pike’s interactions and relationships, including his acceptance into an Indigenous tribe, demonstrate a more nuanced and less racially prejudiced stance than attributed to him in these claims.
- Misconception: Freemasonry as a Klan Front – This claim is not only baseless but also offensive. It attempts to draw a false parallel between Freemasonry, a fraternal organization with a long history of promoting moral and ethical standards, and the KKK, an organization known for its reprehensible ideologies and actions. No substantial evidence supports this claim, and it is a gross misrepresentation of Freemasonry’s principles and activities.
In summary, allegations of Albert Pike’s founding role in the KKK, his membership or leadership within the Klan, his racist attitudes, and the claim that Freemasonry is a reincarnation of the Klan are all unsubstantiated. Historical research and records strongly refute these claims, emphasizing the importance of basing judgments on factual information rather than unfounded rumors or biased narratives.
Here are some key points to consider:
- Historical Timeline:
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) had 3x clans.
The 1st was founded between 1865 -1871. The 2nd from 1915 – 1944 and the 3rd from 1946 to present.
The KKK was originally founded in 1865 in Pulaski, Tennessee, by six former Confederate Army officers. They were, (a) Frank McCord, (b) Richard Reed, (c) John Lester, (d) John Kennedy, (e) J. Calvin Jones and (f) James Crowe.
Note that Albert Pike was a prominent Freemason, attorney, and writer who lived during the same period, but there is no historical evidence linking him to the creation or leadership of the KKK. - Pike’s Associations: While Albert Pike is known for his involvement in Freemasonry and his writings on Masonic topics, there is no credible historical documentation linking him to the KKK. Pike did hold controversial views on race and slavery, but these views were not unique to him and were prevalent among many in the American South during that era.
- Civil War Era: It’s important to understand the context of the American Civil War and its aftermath. The KKK emerged as a white supremacist organization in the post-Civil War South, primarily to resist the Reconstruction policies and assert white dominance. Pike was not known for direct involvement in such activities.
- Pike’s Legacy: Albert Pike is primarily remembered for his contributions to Freemasonry, particularly for his work in writing and revising Masonic rituals and literature. His legacy in Freemasonry is complex and includes both admirers and critics, but his role in Masonry is distinct from any association with the KKK.
In summary, Albert Pike was Not the founder of the KKK, did was Not associated with the KKK and nor does Freemasonry condone such abhorrent ideologies which are widely regarded as offensive by all Freemasons today, there is no credible historical evidence linking Albert Pike to the founding of the KKK or direct involvement in its activities. The claim that he was the founder of the KKK is not supported by reliable historical sources thus the claim is blatant nonsense. Period.
Webmaster’s Comment: (Specifically directed at the Pentacostal Evangelist Christian Extremist)
It is important to note that in those days, and even much earlier, figures such as “Jesus Christ”, who are still followed and worshiped today, actually promoted slavery which can be seen in various quotes from the Christian bible in the New Testament. Such quotes can be seen in the following books:
(All claims are backed up by links to the online bible gateway)
– “47The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:47-48)
– “1All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[a] of their slaves.” (1 Timothy 6:1-2)
– “6Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.” (Ephesians 6:5)
There are many more in the old testament, here are a few more quotes from the book of Leviticus & Exodus:
(All claims are backed up by links to the online bible gateway)
– “44Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. 45 You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. 46 You can bequeath them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly.“ (Leviticus 25:44-46)
– “2If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free, without paying anything. 3 If he comes alone, he is to go free alone; but if he has a wife when he comes, she is to go with him. 4 If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free.
5 “But if the servant declares, ‘I love my master and my wife and children and do not want to go free,’ 6 then his master must take him before the judges.[a] He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life.” (Exodus 21:2-6)
– “7If a man sells his daughter as a servant, she is not to go free as male servants do. 8 If she does not please the master who has selected her for himself,[a] he must let her be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners, because he has broken faith with her. 9 If he selects her for his son, he must grant her the rights of a daughter. 10 If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights. 11 If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money.” (Exodus 21:7-11)
Sources:
– https://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/kkk.html
– https://newsofthenewage.wordpress.com/2017/04/03/albert-pike-kkk/