The Attempted Assassination of Kirk Cameron

"Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops" (Matthew 10:27).

"Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; for I will give you a mouth and a wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist" (Luke 21:14-15).

 

     Today is a day of astounding technological achievement, one in which the laws of biochemistry and the fundamental forces of the universe are bending, bowing in almost total obeisance to man's iron-clad will.  As deep into the shroud of darkest space that man has peered, he has also gazed into the unparalleled, busy structure of sub-atomic space.  In recent centuries, literature has flourished, burning scathing brands onto the minds of countless millions across generations.  Sprawling cities shine and throb with unimaginable energy and activity, the construction of which conquers wild and untamed wilderness, harnessing also the white, foamy power of furious water.  The war against disease continues to rage, and before man's ingenuity and merciless onslaught of medical science it seeks to marshal a grand counterattack in desperation.  Yes, certainly since he's spied upon ravaging bacteria and viruses he has come far, but has yet to master the riddle of how to outrun his profound brutality and rancor against his very own brethren. 
     Recently, I saw on Twitter, trending mightily, Kirk Cameron's name.  My familiarity of Kirk Cameron goes all the way back to one of my favorite shows from the 1980's (and early 90s), Growing Pains, starring Cameron, Joanna Kerns, Alan Thicke, Tracey Gold, and Jeremy Miller.  After the very successful run of that show, Kirk Cameron pretty much "fell off the map" so to speak, at least as far as I was concerned, because for years, I hadn't seen him in any films and hadn't seen him in any television shows.  I wasn't looking for him either, I must admit.  When Kirk Cameron did finally again become a blip on my radar in the year 2000, he had publicly professed faith in Jesus Christ as a born-again, Bible-believing Christian and was starring in a film called Left Behind, about world events after the Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ.
     My purpose here is not to debate the truth of this prophesied event found in the pages of the Bible (of which I believe is imminent), but to discuss the fury against Kirk Cameron as a result of his appearance on Piers Tonight (the link to the video is shown below).  Piers Morgan asked Mr. Cameron about his views on homosexual marriage and the gay lifestyle.  Questions about homosexual marriage, and homosexuality in general are "hot button" queries in today's American society and most in the public eye take great care to respond to those questions with replies that will garner favor from the homosexual community, or they won't answer at all.  Furthermore, it has become quite acceptable for a man or woman to unabashedly show their homosexual preference--joining with their partner in a Civil Union or even full-fledged matrimony, as is the law in a growing number of states in America.
     Homosexual marriage is a very polarizing topic, with an ever-shrinking minority of Americans being regarded as the intolerant fringe because they oppose something that more and more are viewing as a civil right.  Personally, I do not concur with mainstream America that a person's sexual preference is a legally protected "right."  Freedom of speech is, though.  Kirk Cameron voiced his opinion about homosexual marriage and the hateful, vulgar comments by people in the media descended upon him like a flood, showing that as long as you go with the crowd, you are worthy of respect.  But to travel contrary to the direction of the crowd is to ensure persecution.
     I am a Christian, and I do believe in what the Bible says about all sins, be they fornication, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, sodomy, theft, coveting, drunkenness, extortion, etc.  Biblical Truth has become increasingly unpopular in recent years and is viewed now as being quite narrow-minded and intolerant in a society that is obviously post-Christian now.  I say post-Christian because this nation has moved beyond its Christian foundations into a relativistic, morally ambiguous culture where literally almost anything goes, "as long as you're happy."
     And here's Kirk Cameron, looking down the barrel of that question, and to his credit, he didn't flinch.  (My only complaint is that he didn't go far enough.)  Kirk Cameron, I believe, was asked that particular question purposefully; I think that the producers of that show, and Piers Morgan himself knew that only one answer would come from the mouth of Kirk Cameron on this topic.  Now, of course I can't be dogmatic on that, it's just something that I think. 
     I read the comments posted to the video and I was just appalled at the vicious, obscenities aimed at Kirk Cameron for his stand on God's original, intended definition and design for marriage.  Marriage is between one man and one woman for life.  Period.  It was just so refreshing to watch him speak Truth, knowing that intense ire would be directed at him in the ensuing days and weeks.  That's really my point of this post, this time.  Of course, I could delve deeper into the central, theologically weightier issues concerning homosexual marriage, but not this time.  I want to simply stress that what Mr. Cameron did was something that Christians need to do more of and that's simply to stand on God's Truth without apology, without flinching, without hesitation.  "It is the last hour" (I John 2:18) and one of the characteristics of the last hour would be great sexual perversion, and rampant violence all over the world.  Kirk Cameron did not say what he said in angry tones or with a frown.  He was very pleasant and cordial.  Homosexuals are not to be hated or persecuted; there is no Bible verse (after the earthly ministry of Christ) that calls for brutal political pogroms against homosexuals.  Kirk Cameron didn't call for that, nor do I think he would endorse such evil.
     I believe that the questions regarding this subject were strategically included in the interview with intent to destroy.  Many a career has been derailed because of an unpopular stance on varying social issues but Kirk Cameron handled being in the crosshairs of controversy with great poise and class, worthy of the name Christian.  It appears that the homosexual community, judging from the comments and negative media coverage, is tolerant of any point of view, as long as that point of view accepts or endorses their lifestyle, but all points of view that do not are to be staunchly eschewed, even insulted and silenced.  I must say now, however, that I do not approve of or condone the hateful attacks that Christians-in-name-only launch at homosexuals.  Christ Himself said that it would be His followers' love that would validate their alignment with Him (John 13:35), and what greater love (other than sacrificing one's life) is there than speaking the truth to one's self-destructive behavior?  Bravo, Kirk Cameron!  Bravo!