Posted on 12/19/2013 6:44:26 PM PST by RoosterRedux
The Robertson family released a statement Thursday night in response to the A&E network's decision to suspend patriarch Phil Robertson over comments the family patriarch made to GQ Magazine on homosexuality:
"We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil's unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." Phil would never incite or encourage hate.We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right.We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family."
(Excerpt) Read more at ksla.com ...
Not backing down one inch. GOOD!!
TMZ reporting that this may be the end of DD. i’m sure they’ve been approached by many.
Right, A&E seemed to break the contract, so go to another station and do Duck Commanders maybe.
I expected the family to back Phil. I am glad I was right about them. I will miss the show and the family but not A&E.
This is the end of Duck Dynasty on A&E. Not the end of Duck Dynasty. Heck, they could probably shoot home videos and put them on Youtube and draw more views than the average night on MSNBC.
IMO those were not casually chosen words. They're going to fight. :-)
An earlier thread if anyone is interested:
The Robertson Family Official Statement ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3103556/posts
Nice to see someone, FINALLY, among all the politicians, public figures, and varied so-called celebs, who doesn’t go all spineless and back down when confronted by the baying hounds of the Leftist PC Police mob.
The Robertsons don’t need A&E. The family business was worth a bundle before A&E discovered them.
I wonder if Phil is ready to walk away. He must know the increased temptations that fame will put on the younger members of his family.
Buy Duck Commander products and wish them well.
Woo-Hoo!! I’m glad they’re not laying down for the GAYstapo.
This is the homosexual movement's Waterloo, Stalingrad. Decent Americans are tired of having this agenda shoved down our throats with no recourse, and it's good to see folks like the Robertsons' standing up for our beliefs.
100%
And yet, Oprah says she wants White people to die. Kanye West b!tches and moans about Jews being “well-connected”(OY VAY! I wish. I should only be so lucky!) But Phil Robertson is the hater. NAAH, no double standards here.
It will be interesting to see what Walmart does, once the entire family comes out with the same views.
But without Duck Dynasty...A&E is worth a whole lot less.
I hope & pray that they indeed not only stand their ground, but walk. As in away. 100%.
But I do believe that they will pray, seek God’s will, and follow Him.
They know they need God every day in their lives. And they don’t need A&E.
God blessed them unimaginably before A&E - and they know He is all they need - after A&E. All our relationships here with any organization are temporary.........especially ones that are not Christian in purpose....
I’m a hunter, but not a duck hunter, but I am going to buy a couple duck callers from them.
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