Testimony of Former Imperial Wizard of the KKK Joe Bednarsky now 'saved'

[Joe Bednarsky]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Hi Joe.
My grandfather was in the klan here in Indiana many years ago. I am glad that my grandmother was a godly woman, who knows where I might have been? Looking forward to your book.

Believe it or not, but the Klan was very big in the State of Indiana and in fact I would say that it was the State that had the most members in it back in it's day.

[Steve Epley]

Bishop Carroll Martin of Jayess, Ms. baptized a black man in Jesus Name in the 50's the Klan caught him and whipped him and threatened him. The next Sunday on his radio broadcast he told the story which went something like this " I met several cowards last week that were upset because I baptized a black man in Jesus Name they whipped me and threatened to burn the church down if it happened again. I know they were cowards because they were wearing sheets. I am stating on this broadcast today if any of you black folks want to be baptized in Jesus Name I will be glad to baptize you. BY the way you fellers in sheets come right on we are ready for you." One night a cross was burned in front of the church and some members almost caught the guys they shot at them anyway. They never came back. Bro. Martin went several broadcasts mocking them. The owner of the station got afraid and begged him to stop. He stopped when he got ready. This was in the 50's in Mississippi.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

Bishop Carroll Martin of Jayess, Ms. baptized a black man in Jesus Name in the 50's the Klan caught him and whipped him and threatened him. The next Sunday on his radio broadcast he told the story which went something like this " I met several cowards last week that were upset because I baptized a black man in Jesus Name they whipped me and threatened to burn the church down if it happened again. I know they were cowards because they were wearing sheets. I am stating on this broadcast today if any of you black folks want to be baptized in Jesus Name I will be glad to baptize you. BY the way you fellers in sheets come right on we are ready for you." One night a cross was burned in front of the church and some members almost caught the guys they shot at them anyway. They never came back. Bro. Martin went several broadcasts mocking them. The owner of the station got afraid and begged him to stop. He stopped when he got ready. This was in the 50's in Mississippi.

Yes that MS. alright.

[Elizabeth]

I love that testimony you shared Bro Epley

[vrblackwell]

Originally Posted by Joe Bednarsky

Believe it or not, but the Klan was very big in the State of Indiana and in fact I would say that it was the State that had the most members in it back in it's day.

Hi Brother Bednarsky. Many of my family members were members of the KKK years ago when they were big.

I myself grew up in an area of the country that held strong prejudices. Before being saved, I was a member of the NAAWP run by David Duke. I actually became part of his circle for awhile. His daughter Erica and I were friends.

This man was filled with so much hate. Especially hate against the Jewish people. I must say that I never really hated people of other races, I just hung out with them because I liked Erica and because I thought it was cool. I was young then.

However, I am thankful that I got away when I did. Hatred can be contagious. I rejoice with you that you were delivered. God Bless!

[Steve Epley]

Joe we are certainly thankful that the Lord has touched your heart and you are seeking Him and His will. I would invite to search the scriptures concerning Bible salvation.
Did you know that:
All the Christians of the 1st century were baptized in Jesus Name?
That Jesus is the name of the Father-Son-Holy Ghost?
Mt.28:19-Acts 2:38,4:12,8:12,8:16,10:48,19:5,22:16.
The Epistles taught we are buried with Christ in baptism Col.2:12, Rom.6:2-4,
Gal.3:27.
May the Lord bless and lead you into ALL He has for you.

[Margies3]

Welcome, Joe! We're glad to have you here. I am convinced that the more we educate ourselves about things like this, the more God will be able to use us to reach the people who trapped in them. We cannot be effective unless we know what it is we are fighting against.

There was a white supremacy group that came to Toledo 2 summers ago. They were 'supposed' to be here in peace. But it sure turned out to be anything BUT peace

Now they want to come back again this year. What I don't understand is that they are saying they are coming to try to get the white folks to join their group. But they want to schedule their rally in a predominately black neighborhood. What? Do they think we are all stupid people????

[Joe Bednarsky]

Thank everyone for making me feel so welcome here and I am glad I took the time to join the forum.

[Joe Bednarsky]

Originally Posted by Margies3

Welcome, Joe! We're glad to have you here. I am convinced that the more we educate ourselves about things like this, the more God will be able to use us to reach the people who trapped in them. We cannot be effective unless we know what it is we are fighting against.

There was a white supremacy group that came to Toledo 2 summers ago. They were 'supposed' to be here in peace. But it sure turned out to be anything BUT peace

Now they want to come back again this year. What I don't understand is that they are saying they are coming to try to get the white folks to join their group. But they want to schedule their rally in a predominately black neighborhood. What? Do they think we are all stupid people????

Yes I remember that as I was there, it was in 2005. Let us pray that if they do get their permits that it in no way turns out like 2005 again.

[Elizabeth]

Glad you came back today Joe!

One thought that I had, is one thing about your testimony is, in regards to racism.

That a person doesn't have to be a part of the KKK to be a racist. I believe a great many Christian people are racist--but perhaps feel justified of it in some way.

In any regard it is an issue that we must free our hearts from. If that makes sense.
(more of a statement than a question)