For Christians, this year's Holy Week begins Sunday and ends next Saturday as Erickson and millions of other followers of the faith trace the events which led to Jesus Christ's death by crucifixion on the cross. But despite the well-lit cross tying in with Erickson's Christian faith, he was immediately ridiculed for what many said was a shocking image. The conservative blogger's name sprang up as a trending topic Sunday morning as thousands of comments deluged his post.
"Erick Erickson with a burning cross in his yard is the only thing about this week that doesn't seem surprising," responded popular"I'm not sure Erick Erickson thought this one through," tweeted political scientist Miranda Yaver."Maybe rethink the lights," added another concerned Twitter user. Dozens of posts showed 19th- and 20th-century pictures of Ku Klux Klan members saluting burning crosses at rallies or in the yards of victims they were seeking to intimidate during the Jim Crow era of U.S. history.blog last week that the U.S. government should not be"arresting preachers" who have chosen to hold services despite coronavirus warnings from both state and federal levels.
Longtime conservative radio host Erick Erickson was accused of bigotry or having no awareness of U.S. history after posting a picture on social media Saturday night which many critics said looked like a"burning cross."
Newsweek is the enemy of the people
Really is worthless fake news. He has Christmas light on the cross for Easter. You people are disgraceful. Welcome all trolls, BRING IT!
What the hell is wrong with you people?
*in his own front yard* You mean.
Fake News
But for the Anointed One anything goes, right? 🤨
The media says what today? Pfft....More gossip then a knitting circle.
You mean the cross that was being sold to help hospitals and has Christmas lights on it that was in fact not burning?
You people are Insane 😂
I see a big big big law suit coming to Newsweek
If Nancy Pelosi, as a good Catholic, decided to put up a lighted cross she would be applauded. But let a conservative do it and the left wing fire and brimstone come raining down. They are light bulbs you morons. Nothing is burning. Your the bigots for lying about what this was.
If there was ever a time for this timeless grandfather of a GIF...the time is now...
Do you even know what this week is? It’s the holiest week of the year in Christianity and you run with this nonsense?
Honest to God I thought Newsweek went out of business years ago. Based on this article, you probably should have.
OMG you mean a 'lit with lights' cross? You people are insane.
Burning? The Enquirer is more reliable than this outdated rag. Liars. Damn. signed, an average American.
Burning cross? Fake news
I have a Cross thats got lights on it, I put it on the roof during Christmas. I'm pretty sure it came from some magazine that sells holiday ornaments. I didn't know the KKK and Nazis liked making Christmas ornament and crafting.....
Screw off
EWErickson is an Idiot!!!
Fake news
Lmao.. that’s a Cross with Christmas lights on it...y’all about a “news organization” trying to create controversy...and promote hate.. EWErickson is the furthest thing on the planet from racist or bigot.. y’all need Jesus
Good Grief! It. Is. Holy. Week. This is about the dumbest thing I’ve seen in a while and I sat through 6 episodes of Tiger King last night.🤦🏼♀️
Welp, your company is about to owe Erick Erickson MILLIONS. Good luck.
I don’t see any fire.
Just Newsweek being Newsweek and purposely misleading people.
OMG....the Lib's are freaking out...lol.... Yes, Erick you need to sue Newsweek....that was unconscionable the way they portray the beautiful cross.....applaud the kids for their contribution!
Way to go Newsweek, hope he sues the crap out of you
Get ratio’d. And then sued.
It’s a lighted cross. Placed there in because of a pandemic of biblical proportions..
Newsweek, are freaking kidding me. Did you take one second to try and find what the truth was with this Lame ass reporting.
Shame
Here comes a lawsuit, comrades. :D
Disgusting Newsweek!
Ooooh, shame on u . huge lawsuit 💯
They're all such liars
Here for the ratio 😄
How pathetic and irresponsible you are. Newsweek used to have a respectable reputation when I was growing up...it seems now you've lowered yourselves to pond scummy demons. retractthelie! 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
This is a complete lie.
Hey, Newsweek, if you see anyone doing this, call 911!
You liars have lost it and boy does it show!!
Fake news
Sometimes I think journalists can't possibly get any dumber, and then you go and do something like this.
Give me a break, what a dishonest article!! This is exactly where the term “fake news” comes from!!
Congratulations, you now have ZERO legitimacy. Shit like this is why no one trusts the media.
Newsweek is a joke. Get lawyers and put them down for good EWErickson
weren't burning crosses placed in front of future victims homes/businesses? The stretch by Newsweek is really amazing here. I'm wondering if the same said people who mistakenly claimed burning cross also think everyone's houses are on fire during Xmas.
What’s a “Newsweek?”
Looking forward to this lawsuit! I hope it’s hefty and finishes you off
FakeNews
Wow, pretty low for a 'news' org to cover a Twitter nothing like it's news. I saw it, and thought 'what a beautiful Easter cross.' Might do one of my own.
A “burning cross” typically involves flame, no? (This is why Newsweek doesn’t make enough money to actually print a magazine anymore)
And you have the temerity and audacity to wonder why you are constantly labelled fakenews? What a bubble your organization lives in!
You are hacks and should be ashamed of yourselves.
Vile liars.
, get yourself a good lawyer, if you can still afford one.
Celebrating Holy Week ✝️
Newsweek just opened itself to a MAJOR lawsuit.
You are SUCH Liars. That's a cross with lights on it & the cross was made to get funds for hospital workers. I hope you get sued into oblivion. NotJournalism PoliticalActivism DemocratShills DemocratMouthpiece FakeNews NewsweekSucks
Ummm, obvious question for SJW triggered 'I didn't study history crowd' here. When meant to intimidate, crosses were burnt at the homes of black families to get 'em out. Why would he 'burn' one in his own front yard? This is planet is just too stupid. Covid-19, take me away.
fakenewsweek
It’s not burning. It’s lighted. I’m sure it’s the fact it’s a cross that inspired the controversy.
is fakenews
I hope he sues for everything they're worth for this complete BS headline. And these clowns wonder why the public can't stand them.
This isn't hard, just a simple google search will do.
It's almost 7 hours later and it's still up without a correction...Geez
You people are idiots!
Newsweek is a pile of shit.
When did Newsweek get to be such flaming garbage?
faithnotfear Has nothing to do with the clan.
Looks like a cross with lights 🤷
Look at all of the Godless people not understanding the real meaning of the cross, whether or not it is purposeful ignorance, while claiming to know why he put lights on it. Newsweek, what is wrong with you? Unreal
Good grief...you're the gold medal prize winner for most despicable tweet of the year.
Sue Newsweek EWErickson
Fake news hacks.
legallybae Oh my god Newsweek, suck it🙄
Delete the evil article. You know damn well it is a total lie.. please explain to your moronic readers that a lit up cross praising Jesus is NOT a burning cross. SHAME ON YOU.
I hope he sues the shit out of you.
Lie lie lie lie lie
It’s a cross with Christmas lights on it you idiots
Enjoy your libel and defamation suit.
Putting it in quotes isn't going to protect you from a tort lawsuit. Those are lights, a-holes.
Remove these lies on a holy day!!! Shame on you newsweek
Newsweek about to get sued out of existence.
Newsweek and Benjamin Fearnow are absolute pieces of 💩!
L I A R S
Defamation much?
TwitterSupport please look into this misleading story. It's false and could bring harm upon the gentleman that is being targetted.
Sue them.
Enjoy the lawsuit
please just keep proving how utterly stupid you are that would be great.. and for the confused liberal im talking to newsweek
🚨FAKE NEWS ALERT🚨
Erick, SUE the pants off these absolute losers. This is appalling. Dishonesty is now first nature not second for the lame MSM. EWErickson
This is a new low for Newsweek. This is just despicable. It was clearly a Christian cross with lights on it. newsweek is either anti-Christian, or intentionally slandering Erickson. This will end in a lawsuit, as it should. You people are beneath contempt.
Libs are all over this because of “Christmas Lights” and the Cross. Their kryptonite squared.
You Newsweek people are really sick puppies. Looks like Christmas lights on a cross. Anything to slam a conservative.
michaelmalice, is this considered “factual but not truthful” or sheer depraved chicanery?
Bullshit fake news
Fact check: FALSE. But you know that 🤦🏻♀️
EnemyofthePeople
A beautiful cross, lit up for this coming Easter. You will see many of these type of brightly lit crosses all over the American landscape. It's beautiful and very thoughtful. Happy Easter. TrumpStrong
Newsweek... You are going to get sued for this...
Awesome, Erick Erickson is going to be the new owner of Newsweek!
I truly thought this was a parody but sadly more Homo-Christian attitudes here... Shameful!
You are fake news.
FAKE News....Its a lit cross you j offs
It's a cross with f'in lights on it.. Burning ?
Your career is an absolute joke
Should be worth 50 million in lawsuit no ?
liars!!!!!!
What do you expect
Churches across America light up their crosses. Are they all secretly clubhouses for the KKK now? How about it Newsweek? Care elaborate on your Christophobia and animus towards Christians?
Told you not good idea erickharos
FFS! What a garbage headline.
What a dishonest headline. The crosses are being sold as a fundraiser for hospitals. Christmas lights were added cause it's Holy week.
Criticized? You’re starting to sound like the senator from Maine
EWErickson let your light so shine before men. Kudos to you.
I’m sure it just “coincidental”
He knew what he was doing when he chose to put the lights on it. It is a sure sign that he is racist
Why is it that pro-lifers don't shelter in place?
It's Palm Sunday. Just maybe he was trying to convey a message faith during Holy Week? Conservative does NOT equal KKK!
He should tie himself to it
911 was call in order to disconnect the 🔌.
This is good. Now we know, they are not hiding anymore.
The Klan.....
As we put masks on, conservatives take theirs off
Oh ffs. It's freaking Christmas lights on a cross. I see this during the holidays all the time but now it's racist? Is it racist because offended white folks say it is?
And from the trees in his yard, he's in the far south.
You knuckleheads it is Palm Sunday and Easter is almost here. Those are candles on a cross!
What's up w this week. First the coach w the noose, now burning crosses. I can't say if intentional or not but be responsible. these old azz white man they know better. We haven't forgot the torture, the symbolism of these things so hell yeah we offended blame the system
Just a suggestion; paint the cross red (for the blood of Christ Jesus) or raise it slightly on a platform to make it visible.
K K K Member !
People need to get a grip on reality and common sense. Not every action or statement has racial overtones. And those who are quick to judge other’s motives in this regard need to their own introspection and judge themselves.
WTF
If anyone chooses “faith over fear” I say that’s just natural selection.
Seeking attention 👀.
Yeah....they long for those days...
Was it his garden?
He put Christmas lights on a homemade cross to celebrate palm Sunday on his own lawn... Not everything a Christian does is hate filled or racist.
Good lord, Newsweak you are certainly the bottom of the barrel disgusting.
This is DISGUSTING - shame on him!!
Why do the worst offenders have the larger voices at a time of crisis! The Trump era is the worst time in America’s history that I can remember! SAD!!!!
SERIOUSLY?! Does this person not remember the murderous KKK?!
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