Ben klassen

Ben Klassen (February 20, 1918 – August 6, 1993) was a prominent white supremacist and the founder of the Church of the Creator, a religious movement that espouses white nationalism. Klassen was also an author, writing several books promoting his racial and religious views.

Early Life

Klassen was born in the Ukraine to a family of Mennonites, a Christian sect known for its pacifism and commitment to a simple lifestyle. His family emigrated to Mexico in 1925, and then to the United States in 1945. Klassen became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1949.

Career

Klassen had a varied career before founding the Church of the Creator. He was a real estate developer, an electrical engineer, and a Florida state legislator. In the 1960s, he became involved in segregationist politics, joining the John Birch Society and running for office on a platform of racial segregation.

Church of the Creator

In 1973, Klassen founded the Church of the Creator with the publication of his book Nature's Eternal Religion. The church promotes what it calls "Creativity," a religion that worships the white race and seeks its survival and advancement. Klassen served as the church's leader until his death in 1993.

Legacy

Klassen's writings and the Church of the Creator have been influential in the white supremacist movement. His books continue to be read and his ideas continue to be propagated by various white supremacist groups.

See Also

• White supremacy
• White nationalism
• Church of the Creator

References

• The Beast Reawakens by Martin A. Lee
• American Fuehrer: George Lincoln Rockwell and the American Nazi Party by Frederick J. Simonelli
• Hate: George Lincoln Rockwell and the American Nazi Party by William H. Schmaltz

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