It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone.

But, given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised.

We need Christmas more than ever," she said in a statement to EW.

Christmas Present

Candace Cameron Bure stars in ‘Christmas Present’ on the Great American Family network.Great American Family

“I am a devoted Christian.

Which means that I believe that every human being bears the image of God.

Because of that, I am called to love all people, and I do.

If you know me, you know that I am a person who loves fiercely and indiscriminately.

“To those who hate what I value and who are attacking me online: I love you.

To those who have tried to assassinate my character: I love you.

Abbott added that “spiritual or faith-based content is grossly underserved.”

“The God we serve is a wildly creative and loving God.

He didn’t just capture a small part of my heart, He has captured all of my heart.

Call that my Christmas wish.”

“This is rude and hurtful to a whole community of people.”

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