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Miles Archer

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Thu Jan 30, 2014, 12:43 AM Jan 2014

Kirk Cameron Thinks Grammys' Gay Marriages Were An 'Assault On The Traditional Family' [View all]

Kirk Cameron Thinks Grammys' Gay Marriages Were An 'Assault On The Traditional Family'



Thirty-three couples might have had the greatest night ever when they got married at the 2014 Grammy Awards, but actor Kirk Cameron was not impressed.

On Sunday, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performed their equal rights anthem "Same Love" alongside Mary Lambert and Madonna while Queen Latifah officiated the marriages of 33 couples, gay and straight. After the show, Cameron took to Facebook to air his grievances over the same-sex ceremonies, calling the display an "assault on the traditional family."

In the post -- which has since been deleted from his Facebook but saved in a screen grab by The Wrap -- Cameron wrote, in part:

How did you like the Grammy's all out assault on the traditional family? As a husband and father, I am proud to announce the release of my new family movie, MERCY RULE. Last night, the lines were drawn thick and dark. Now more than ever, we must work together to create the world we want for our children. I'm hoping that just as Fireproof restored marriages, MERCY RULE will strengthen families.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/kirk-cameron-grammys-gay-marriage_n_4687607.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
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The only people who are assaulting families are people like Cameron Bjorn Against Jan 2014 #1
Gay bashing is one way the Christian Right raises money, in this case Cameron's lame movie KurtNYC Jan 2014 #32
This message was self-deleted by its author Wounded Bear Jan 2014 #39
I want to hear more about the banana, the atheist's nightmare, Kirk. longship Jan 2014 #2
Kirk on evolution ... napkinz Jan 2014 #19
Wow... I am completely speechless! Initech Jan 2014 #26
I hope that God took out a patent for the banana Dread Pirate Roberts Jan 2014 #43
I agree. onehandle Jan 2014 #3
Mercy Rule... 3catwoman3 Jan 2014 #4
The über fundamentalists love to use intimidating language like that don't they? Initech Jan 2014 #29
only Mercy Rule is to not allow any more Kirk Cameron movies to torture viewers nt geek tragedy Jan 2014 #5
If the traditional family hates marriage equality, then fuck the traditional family. Iggo Jan 2014 #6
Nice segue: I didn't like the marriages so buy my movie. n/t BeeBee Jan 2014 #7
That's it, right there. LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #10
Yeah, let's ask the washed-up sitcom star what he thinks before we get married. LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #8
He's just an ordinary, bad, salesman. hamsterjill Jan 2014 #9
Looks like Paul Ryan. Lex Jan 2014 #11
I guess Kirk no longer speaks to his former co-star Meredith Baxter. WinkyDink Jan 2014 #12
I think you're confused his "mother" was played by Joanna Kerns. nt justiceischeap Jan 2014 #28
HA! You're right; MB was with Michael J. Fox! WinkyDink Jan 2014 #47
Who doesn't appear to have a problem with homosexuality. nt justiceischeap Jan 2014 #48
If you won't accept my religion as your own, YOU have attacked ME!!!!! JoePhilly Jan 2014 #13
I think this idiot's opinion. sendero Jan 2014 #14
Who the FUCK is Kirk Cameron? Rex Jan 2014 #15
Growing Pains. NuclearDem Jan 2014 #18
Thank you! I thought maybe he was in some teen movie back in the day! Rex Jan 2014 #33
He's a washed up 80s child star tabbycat31 Jan 2014 #45
BREAKING NEWS from the Medieval Era... Marr Jan 2014 #16
Gay marriage is an assault on hetero marriage? Has he ever been assaulted? Even if I was opposed okaawhatever Jan 2014 #17
Exactly. But you used words and made an argument. Too much for Kirk. anneboleyn Jan 2014 #27
Okay, I'll put it in a pop-up book and mail it to his dumb ass. lolz. nt okaawhatever Jan 2014 #38
Ever watched his Jesus show? Armstead Jan 2014 #20
Kirk Cameron Attempts to Out-Think Stephen Hawking and Fails Miserably napkinz Jan 2014 #21
Dear Kirk - YOU'RE. STILL. IRRELEVANT. bullwinkle428 Jan 2014 #22
That's bananas! Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #23
Will Kirk Cameron really drown if he looks up during a rainstorm? FSogol Jan 2014 #24
hey kirk, i'm quite impressed by your bigotry, asshole. spanone Jan 2014 #25
no, you're a MORAN! napkinz Jan 2014 #30
lol ---> napkinz Jan 2014 #31
In 1967 People were outraged at legal interracial marriage in the south gerogie2 Jan 2014 #34
Traditional families across the nation are falling apart nationwide. I found legs and arms all over Lint Head Jan 2014 #35
Dear "traditionalists": same-sex marriage is *not about you*. (n/t) eShirl Jan 2014 #36
He got left behind Capt. Obvious Jan 2014 #37
I don't believe he does... Wounded Bear Jan 2014 #40
No Kirk, that was a song about love, not an assault. Lunacee_2013 Jan 2014 #41
So does this guy. JRLeft Jan 2014 #42
I disagree with him. Egnever Jan 2014 #44
And Jesus Wept! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #46
Nobody cares ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2014 #49
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