Candace Cameron Bure says she ‘prays’ that new religious film will allow people to ‘turn to Jesus’

Candace Cameron Bure has revealed her hopes that a new faith-based film will enable people to “turn to Jesus”, three months after the actress was called “bigoted” for her views on “traditional marriage”. .

The Full House actress, 46 – who sparked controversy for saying the Christian network she now works for will focus on “traditional marriage” rather than same-sex couples – took to Instagram on Friday to praise the film Jesus Revolution.

The Kelsey Grammer-directed film documents the story of the late hippie preacher Lonnie Frisbee. Mighty Ducks star Shaun Weiss plays a Vietnam vet struggling with his drug addiction.

Sharing a trailer for the film, Bure wrote: ‘@jesusrevolutionmovie hits theaters THIS FRIDAY 24th February, which means if you didn’t have plans for the weekend, now you do!

“Ultimately, I pray that this film will be used for His glory and that people will hear the gospel and turn to Jesus.”

Bure provoked a backlash with an interview he did with the Wall Street Journal. He said his new television network, Great American Family, would not feature gay couples in lead roles, unlike the Hallmark Channel, where she previously starred.

He previously announced that he would be leaving the Hallmark Channel in April, two years after the network released its first LGBTQ Christmas movie with a leading gay couple.

Candace explained that she wanted to “tell more meaningful stories” now that she’s working with the Great American Family Network, a cable television network founded in 1995 that was originally a country music channel.

In April of last year, Candace revealed that she was moving to the network because it was a better fit for her “brand.”

‘I am constantly looking for ways that I can inspire people to live life with purpose. GAC fits my brand perfectly; We share a vision of creating compelling and wholesome content for an audience that wants to watch programming for and with the whole family,” he wrote.

However, the actress came under fire when she confirmed this week that she did not expect the network to feature same-sex couples in leading roles. “I think the Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the center,” she said.

Last year, Bure revealed that she left the Hallmark Channel party because of the stories it told.

“My heart wants to tell stories that have more meaning, purpose, and depth behind them,” she explained. “I knew that the people behind Great American Family were Christians who love the Lord and wanted to promote faith-based programming and good family entertainment.”

Film: Bure praised film Jesus Revolution: Kelsey Grammer-directed film documents story of late hippie preacher Lonnie Frisbee

Backlash: Bure provoked backlash with an interview he did with the Wall Street Journal. He said his new television network, Great American Family, would not feature gay couples in lead roles, unlike the Hallmark Channel (pictured), where he previously starred.

Hit: Burton called Bure a ‘fan’ after comments

Disbelief: JoJo Siwa, who recently fell out with Bure after calling her the “rudeest celebrity” she’s ever met, also slammed the actress as “rude and hurtful”

‘You know I love you’: Even Candace’s Full House co-star Jodie Sweetin seemed to criticize her

Backlash: Twitter users expressed their discontent after the publication of Bure’s comments

Backlash: Last year, Bure was criticized by the people she followed on social media; however, she insisted that ‘a follow does not mean an endorsement’

He later added that he thought “The Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at its center.”

Great American Family is a cable television network that airs family-oriented shows, just like Hallmark.

Celebrities including JoJo Siwa and Maren Morris were quick to call Bure’s comments homophobic.

One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton even called Bure a “bigot,” saying, “I don’t remember Jesus liking hypocrites like Candy.” But sure. Make your money, honey. You ride that wave of prejudice all the way to the bank’, in a cheep.

Bure later released another statement to defend himself.

“Everyone who knows me knows without a doubt that I have a great love and affection for all people,” he said. Fox Digital News. “It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would think that I would intentionally want to offend and hurt someone.”