David and Jason Benham have the sadz over their now cancelled HGTV show.
Via USA Today:
The first and last thought on our minds as we begin and end each day is; have we shined Christ's light today? Our faith is the fundamental calling in our lives, and the centerpiece of who we are. As Christians we are called to love our fellow man. Anyone who suggests that we hate homosexuals or people of other faiths is either misinformed or lying. Over the last decade, we've sold thousands of homes with the guiding principle of producing value and breathing life into each family that has crossed our path, and we do not, nor will we ever discriminate against people who do not share our views."
The brother also said:
"We were saddened to hear HGTV's decision. With all of the grotesque things that can be seen and heard on television today you would think there would be room for two twin brothers who are faithful to our families, committed to biblical principles, and dedicated professionals. If our faith costs us a television show then so be it."
You will note the statement does not address David Benham's statements on the radio show of an extreme religious right activist, where Benham went off on “homosexuality and its agenda that is attacking the nation.”
According to Right Wing Watch, David Benham has also compared fighting same-sex marriage to fighting Hitler’s Nazis, he’s written that same-sex marriage “erodes the moral fabric of our society,” and cited Leviticus to say that gay men will never find true love.
Faith didn't cost these two a TV show. Hate did.
Folks are allowed to have anti-gay views. But others are allowed to their response to those views.
By the way, just to get a sense of the "faith" the Benham family promotes in public, take a look at the twin's father Flip Benham sharing his "faith" in the video below. Let me know if this sounds like "shining Christ's light" to you:
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