Due to questions on why
we light the cross, here is an explanation. The fiery
cross is a Klan symbol representing the ideals of
Christian civilization.Out of the Holy Bible comes
the wonderful story of Calvary's rugged but holy
cross. The cross is a symbol of sacrifice, service,
and a sign of the Christian religion. Sanctified and
made holy nearly 19 centuries ago by the suffering
and the blood of Christ. It is a constant reminder
that Christ is our criterion of character and his
teachings
are our rule of life--- blood bought, holy,
sanctified, and sublime. We have added the fire to
signify that "Christ is the light of the world." As
light drives away the darkness and the gloom so a
knowledge of the truth dispels ignorance and
superstition. By the fire of Calvary's cross we mean
to cleanse and purify our virtues by burning out our
vices from the fire of His word. In no way does it
represent a desecration of the cross; we merely light
the cross. The blazing spirit of Western Christian
civilization. The history of the fiery cross is of
Scottish origin, it was utilized as a sign of
opposition to tyranny from big government and
obedience to God.
