NEWSWEEK/ Aila Slisco-
Writer and activist Shaun King announced Monday that he supports the destruction of statues that depict a white Jesus.
King, who has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, tweeted his remarks on Monday. He noted that historians believe Jesus likely had the appearance of people who typically lived in the Middle East during his time, rather than the white man who is often depicted in Christian iconography.
“Yes, I think the statues of the white European they claim is Jesus should also come down,” King tweeted. “They are a form of white supremacy. Always have been.”
“In the Bible, when the family of Jesus wanted to hide, and blend in, guess where they went? EGYPT! Not Denmark,” he added. “Tear them down.”Ads by scrollerads.com
The comments quickly drew condemnation from some on the platform, including several prominent conservative figures. Continue reading…
