Kirk Cameron Responds to Uproar Over Homosexuality Comments (STATEMENT)

By Kirk Cameron, CP Guest Contributor Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Below is a statement by Kirk Cameron released to The Christian Post about his remarks about homosexuality during a recent interview on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight."

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 (including gay friends, incidentally). 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 (www.MonumentalMovie.com).

SEE VIDEO RESPONSE FROM KIRK CAMERON TO PIERS MORGAN ON HOMOSEXUALITY