It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like KKKristmas!

Burning CrossNothing says Season's Greetings like a burning cross on your front lawn!

The American Family Association -- a hate group disguised as an ultra-right wing Christian organization -- wants to usher in the holiday spirit by selling this nearly six foot tall scary lookin' lighted cross. I'm dreaming of a white Christmas.

The evil '50s throwback is available on their website for just 82 hate-filled dollars "and requires only a screwdriver" to assemble.

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91. They are NOT a hate group. What is wrong with a cross with lights on it?? It does NOT look like a KKK cross as TMZ is implying!! TMZ you are a bunch of idiots!

Posted at 2:28PM on Nov 26th 2008 by heynae

92. HATERS? What is so hateful about an organization that tries to preseve values?!! Obviously, TMZ you have the choice not to exhibite any values, but don't piss on those who choose to. Your adolescent staff writers have a lot more to learn than what fast food Britney Spears ate at last night.

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 26th 2008 by L frank

93. TMZ is just making a big deal out of this lighted cross. I see many of these up and around my town. Stupid Thread TMZ.
What makes them think this group is a hate group? I guess the next thing you know the girl scouts will be called a hate group. All because of the election and the emphasis on race. I think its stupid. One world, One race, Peace.

Posted at 2:29PM on Nov 26th 2008 by babble on

94. TMZ is not "Christian" hating. That's just nuts. Calling the AFA "truly Christian" is just as nuts. They have a lot of hatred for gays, and their statements about the Jews is also very un-Christian. Reminds me of the "Christians" in mid-20th century Germany. A lot of people are calling themselves Christians these days who don't know the meaning of the word.

Posted at 2:30PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Billie

95. To L. Frank

I don't think that telling people that homosexuality should be criminalized, and stating that "raising children as Jews would lead to criminal lifestyles" is teaching values. That's not Christian -- that's sick, and that IS hatred.

Posted at 2:40PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Billie

96. BAN TMZ!!!!! TMZ IS RACIST!!!!! What proof do you have that the AMA is evil? Just because they are right wing and Christian & you obviously dont agree with that doesnt give you right to say they are evil. How is this cross any different from ones on the tops of Christmas trees in 100's of malls and houses across the WORLD?? You guys are idiots!

Posted at 2:41PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Kim

97. LOL...hilarious. and YES...those wackos at this "American Family" Association" are a bunch of hate filled and hate spouting freaks ! TMZ hit the nail on the head on this one. The only wackjobs crazier than the weirdos at AFA are the ASSWHIPES that donate $$$ to this hate organization.

Posted at 2:41PM on Nov 26th 2008 by CJ

98. GLADD is a hate group because of the actions of one person? Now there's an ignorant comment if I ever read one.

Posted at 2:45PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Genna

99. I would be offended if I saw this in a yard! Sick people still trying to use Jesus as a cover to spread hate. Look at the giant flaming cross. It's symbol of christmas. I thought the nativity is a sign of christmas. I don't see a baby crib or a donkey along with that giant cross. Give me a break. It's a conspiracy!

Posted at 11:06AM on Dec 1st 2008 by Louise

100. yeah, i kinda think you are pushing it here. You shoulda just let this one be left alone. You TMZ are offending more people now than any lit cross would, this holiday season. I agree, take this post down would be the best thing here.

Posted at 6:37PM on Nov 26th 2008 by anon

101. I think it's pretty. It's a perfectly traditional type of Christmas holiday display. It's certainly not the first lighted cross to ever be sold. However, if I displayed it in my yard and then found out that it was racially offensive to someone within my neighborhood I wouldn't hesitate to take it down. It may be MY yard, but my yard is part of a community.

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Watcher

102. Chrisians do not hate!!! We have beliefs based on what the Bible teaches. We may view homosexuality as sin, but we are still called by Christ to love everyone. Everyone sins but deserves love. I have gay friends and I never say or do hateful things to them, nor do any of my Christian friends. Those of you bashing Christianity seem to be confusing hate with standing for values and principles. We are free to believe what we want and there is nothing wrong with spreading our message. I don't see any hateful action from Christians when the Gay Pride parade is flaunted for all to see.

Posted at 2:54PM on Nov 26th 2008 by NewMom

103. Seriously....I am a christian woman who totally understands the views of the AFA. At the same time, I also believe in freedom of religion and I don't think it's right to "hate" anybody because of their views. The bible DOES say that homosexuality is wrong. People who try to live by the bible's standards do want to protect their families from anything that they feel is sinful. My children know what homosexuality is. We have friends and even a family member who is homosexual. But we all have a mutual respect to not throw our views up in each others faces. We, being a christian family, have taught our kids what the bible says about homosexuality and they understand that the decision and consequences of living that lifestyle is between the person and God. Just like with any sin. God loves everyone, no matter their sexual orientation, race, sex, etc...From what I've read of the AFA's website, I didn't see any hate. I just saw an organization trying to preserve their belief systems. As for the cross, I must say that I didn't think of it that way until I read the article, lol. I don't think that it was intended to mean that.

Oh and TMZ, if you are against hate, don't promote it on your website. Their are radical versions of every type of group. All christians are not radical.

Posted at 2:56PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Nikki

104. I just learned how to block web sites on my router. In about five minutes TMZ will be added. That's for sharing your views TMZ AFA.

Posted at 2:59PM on Nov 26th 2008 by Mark R

105. You sirs, are idiots. A twenty foot burning cross on a black families front door is one thing, and means only one thing. A lighted cross at the front door of a family that bought the thing means to them a christian christmas, which sadly seems out of vogue in this country, thanks to peope like you. Please don't tell us what it means anymore, let us decide.

If you find it out of place, fine. If not that is fine too. Perhaps some people in this country still value their christianity. I for one am not in that group, but I sincerely respect others rights to be. Leave them alone for christs sake, pardon the pun.

Posted at 3:35PM on Nov 26th 2008 by pua

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