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Kirk Cameron responds to detractors and “hate speech”
In an email response sent to ABC News, Kirk Cameron has released a statement regarding what he considers the “hate speech” directed at him after he said on Piers Morgan’s CNN show that homosexuality is “unnatural,” “detrimental,” and “ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
“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.”
“I should be able to express moral views on social issues,” he said, “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.”
He concluded, “I believe we need to learn how to debate these things with greater love and respect,” and added, “I’ve been encouraged by the support of many friends (including gay friends, incidentally).”
So Kirk Cameron uses words like “unnatural,” “detrimental,” and “ultimately destructive” regarding the LGBT community – says that those words are “loving” – and then says HE is the victim of “hate speech” when people react.
Riiiiiight. Now I get it.
Tracey Gold – Kirk Cameron’s ‘Growing Pains’ co-star – stands up for LGBT equality
‘Growing Pains’ co-star Tracey Gold, made famous by her portrayal of Carol Anne Seaver on the 1980s classic, spoke out in support of equality on Sunday after her TV brother and fallen teen idol Kirk Cameron told CNN’s Piers Morgan that being gay is “unnatural,” “detrimental” and “ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
On Twitter, Gold posted “I am a strong supporter of the #LGBT Community, and I believe in equal rights for all. #NOH8 #LOVE”
Kirk Cameron – being gay is “unnatural, detrimental and destructive”
Actor-evangelist and former Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron says he doesn’t support gay marriage and homosexuality is “unnatural, detrimental, and destructive,” during an interview with CNN’s Piers Morgan. Cameron, who now makes lucrative Christian-themed movies, appeared on Morgan’s show to discuss several hot button issues, including marriage equality.
“Marriage is almost as old as dirt, and it was defined in the garden between Adam and Eve,” Cameron explains to Morgan. “One man, one woman for life till death do you part. So I would never attempt to try to redefine marriage. And I don’t think anyone else should either. So do I support the idea of gay marriage? No, I don’t.”
Asked his views on homosexuality, Cameron replies, “I think that it’s unnatural. I think that it’s detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
Watch the interview.