First, if you haven’t seen Kirk Cameron tell CNN’s Piers Morgan his belief on gay marriage and homosexuality, watch it below:
Apparently his comments have caused many to criticize him, calling him a bigot among other names. I know, you’re shocked aren’t you. But in this day and age, tolerance is really a one-way street on the left. They only tolerate what they want you to believe and if you disagree, you are disparaged for it.
Because of the outcry, Kirk Cameron released this statement defending his right to have a differing opinion on homosexuality (via CBN News):
“In a recent interview about my film, Monumental, I was asked to share my views on homosexuality, gay marriage, and abortion. I spoke as honestly as I could, but some people believe my responses were not loving toward those in the gay community. That is not true. I can assuredly say that it’s my life’s mission to love all people.
The only way to properly answer these kind of questions is to begin the discussion with another question: Is life and sexuality sacred or are they not? If they are, then God has something to say about these things. If not, then everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the matter.
I believe that freedom of speech and freedom of religion go hand-in-hand in America. I should be able to express moral views on social issues–especially those that have been the underpinning of Western civilization for 2,000 years–without being slandered, accused of hate speech, and told from those who preach “tolerance” that I need to either bend my beliefs to their moral standards or be silent when I’m in the public square.
In any society that is governed by the rule of law, some form of morality is always imposed. It’s inescapable. But it is also a complicated subject, and that is why I believe we need to learn how to debate these things with greater love and respect.I’ve been encouraged by the support of many friends. Thank you! I look forward to those who will join me as I seek to show you our true “National Treasure,” at the live, nationwide viewing of “Monumental” on Tuesday, March 27th.”
Well said. Kudos to Kirk Cameron for standing up for his belief and not letting the left have their way with him.
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