What does the burning cross of the Ku Klux Klan symbolize?

Answer 1

The Ku Klux Klan 'symbol' you're referring to is the MIOAK. It is an acronym, Mystic Insignia Of A Klansmen. It is often called (and incorrectly so) the 'blood drop patch' or 'symbol'. It has nothing to do with a blood drop or Jesus or religion. It represents the Klan, and there are many parts to it that have a deep meaning and symbolism.

Answer 2

The first branch of the Ku Klux Klan was established in Pulaski, Tennessee, in May, 1866. A year later a general organization of local Klan's was established in Nashville in April, 1867. Most of the leaders were former members of the Confederate Army and the first Grand Wizard was Nathan Forrest, an outstanding general during the American Civil War. During the next two years they terrorised and killed black Americans, sympathetic whites and immigrants, who they blamed for the election of Radical Republicans. Between 1868 and 1870 the Ku Klux Klan played an important role in restoring white rule in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. At first the main objective of white supremacy organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan was to stop black people from voting. After white governments had been established in the South the Ku Klux Klan continued to undermine the power of blacks. Successful black business's were attacked and any attempt to form black protection groups such as trade unions was quickly dealt with. Eventually the Klan targeted anyone they disliked - Jews, Catholics etc.

Answer 3

One popular interpretation has it an approximation for the Greek ( Circle Of Six) maybe there were six original members or possibly a six-pointed cross or star. By the strangest coincidence, the code name for the Japanese Suicide submarine- known also as Kaiten ( Heaven-shaker)- was officially (from the Japanese) Circle Six metal Fitting, alternate translation Vessel ( maru) six metal fitting. Maru- Japanese for Ship actually means ( Vessel) and could apply to a tank or cylndrical tub also.

Answer 4

It symbolizes nothing. They do it to intimidate people. They adopted it, but the cross itself means nothing to them they just hope it has meaning for their targets.

Answer 5

White Power !!