Candace Cameron Bure on Cancel Culture: ‘It’s Important That We Speak Truth, But In Love’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Candace Cameron Bure recently reflected on cancel culture following the backlash surrounding her comments about traditional marriage on Julia Jeffress Sadler’s podcast.
“It’s hard no matter what,” Bure said of speaking up about her Christian beliefs and cancel culture. “Especially when you are a compassionate person and you have a heart for people.”
She continued, “But it’s important that we speak truth, but in love because nobody’s going to change, nobody’s going to even listen to you when it comes out angry, when it comes out in a harsh way, but it’s important that we don’t back down.”
The actress also emphasized the “bravery” it takes for young people to talk about their faith today, reflecting on her children’s willingness to share the Gospel.
Cancel culture “isn’t nearly the persecution that a lot of other people go through for being in a Christian in other countries,” Bure said, recognizing that Christians have experienced a “cushion here in North America.”
“Nevertheless cancel culture is real and it’s difficult and it’s hard,” she added.
She encouraged her listeners, “You are not the only one, and there are lots of us.”
“We are always stronger together, and you have to find your community and know the word of God,” she added.
When dealing with cancel culture, she urged the listeners to lead with their actions. “You’re not just talking the talk, but you yourself have to walk the walk.”
“When [cancel culture] comes, that truth comes with love and kindness and respect, it goes a whole lot further,” Bure concluded.
Movieguide® previously reported on Bure’s reaction to the public backlash following her comments:
After Candace Cameron Bure celebrated that she will be involved with faith-based holiday movies, a slew of fellow celebrities online attacked the Christian actress.
Despite their vitriolic words, Bure chose to respond in kindness.
In a lengthy statement, Bure addressed both her original comments and the backlash.
“All of you who know me, know beyond question that I have great love and affection for all people. It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone. It saddens me that the media is often seeking to divide ys, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies. But given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised. We need Christmas more than ever,” the actress posted to Instagram.
“I am a devoted Christian. Which means that I believe that every human being bears the image of God. Because of that, I am called to love all people, and I do. If you know me, you know that I am a person who loves fiercely and indiscriminately. My heart years to build bridges and bring people one step closer to God, to love others well, and to simply be a reflection of God’s huge love for all of us,” the former Movieguide® Awards host continued.
“To members of the media responsible for using this opportunity to fan the flames of conflict and hate, I have a simple message: I love you. To those who have tried to assassinate my character: I love you. To everyone reading this, of any race, creed, sexuality, or political party, including those who have tried to bully me with name-calling. I love you.”
Bure continued her post, expressing her long desire to be part of a network that championed faith-based programming. After years at Hallmark, Bure opted to join former Hallmark President Bill Abbott at his new network, Great American Family. The network has promised to create wholesome movies that promote biblical values.
Ultimately, Bure said her “Christmas wish,” is that “you’ll join me in sharing God’s hope for all the world this Christmas season.”
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