Kirk Cameron has responded to the media firestorm that has occurred since his remarks to Piers Morgan over the weekend that homosexuality is "unnatural…detrimental" and "ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
Says Cameron in a statement to ABC News:
"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, 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. 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).”
