Kirk Cameron is in the news again as his book, Still Growing, gains in popularity. See photos and a video of Kirk on “The View” here.
Kirk Cameron - Then
Kirk Cameron - Now
Kirk Cameron explains that he undertook “Still Growing” because,with all the 80’s nostalgia, it was a good time to tell his story. The book chronicles his journey from “Growing Pains” to his current work as a strong Christian.
Controversy isn’t something he avoided either. There are “Growing Pains” fan who believe that his refusal to cooperate with the producers’ wishes to make Mike Seaver’s (of the “Growing Pains” sitcom) life more exciting by having some sexual adventures and other “edgier” struggles, led to the downfall of the show. Cameron, who was a Christian the last few seasons of the show, took a stand against storylines that conflicted with his beliefs. While he recognizes that he was “overly fervent” then, he doesn’t believe that he was misguided.
And, of course, if he had not wanted to do the scenes because of conflict with any religion other than Christianity, he would likely have been lauded for being so principled.
According to an unnamed “famous screenwriter” he quotes in the book, he “sure picked the one unacceptable religion” for an actor.
Kirk explains it this way:
“I was trying to not break the level of trust we’d developed with families,” he said. . . .
“It would have been far easier to go with the flow,” he writes. “I would have made a lot more money . . . if I had played the game. It’s not easy to stand up for what you believe. I learned that from a very young age.”
And, in the end, each person’s self-respect and self-honesty is what counts.
“If you don’t have personal convictions you will be swept up by the tidal wave of culture, which doesn’t care about you in the end.”
Kirk Cameron on “The View”
September 24th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
September 28th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Kirk Cameron is the real deal. Taking a stand in Hollywood is difficult and he has done it in a big way. Not only with his book, but with his new movie FireProof. Finally a movie where you don’t have to worry about language, sexual scenes, or graphic violence. This is a movie men and women alike will enjoy and it promotes family, as well. I encourage everyone who reads this to go see this movie. FireProof - look for it in a theater near you!!!
September 29th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I agree. Fireproof is a good family movie. Good for Kirk Cameron for standing up for Christian beliefs and morals. We appreciate the stand he makes in Hollywood.
February 13th, 2009 at 5:45 pm