From a being a star on “Full House” to a leading star and executive bringing wholesome entertainment to families, Candace Cameron Bure has been outspoken about her faith, her values, and her inspiration. As an executive for Great American Family, Bure is central to the network’s Christmas movie lineup both on and off the screen. But, there are certain themes she won’t allow in the movies.
“I always want to nod to what the real reason for the season is as a person of faith,” Bure told Movie Guide.
Candace Cameron Bure Won’t Say This in Her Movies
Great American Family star and executive Candace Cameron Bure loves all things Christmas. And, she doesn’t only love Christmas movies offered by her network. One of her family’s favorite Christmas movies is “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell.
In a recent podcast, film producer Andy Erwin and Bure shared how they see Christian themes even in secular movies like “Elf.” In the family favorite, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father and help him believe again. “It’s just a representation that really connects on a soul level of the joy that we feel at Christmas is rooted in something we really believe in,” said Erwin.
The two went on to discuss how filmmakers can communicate the gospel and faith concepts through film, whether subtly or overtly.
“It doesn’t have to be over the top,” said Bure. “But, let’s at least, while we’re looking for love on the farm…Let’s recognize that we celebrate Christmas because Jesus came to the world and was the Savior of the world.” She continued to share the Christmas story as Jesus “willingly sacrificed himself so that we can all be reconciled to God.”
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As Bure lives out her Christian faith, there are things that she’s willing to do onscreen and others that she will never do. She has consistently stood up for what she believes. “Some things, I’m not going to say anymore in my Christmas movies,” she said.
In nearly every romantic movie, there are common clichés that are so widely accepted by the general public. But, as Bure described, go directly against what the Bible says.
One phrase in particular that is common in romantic movies is “Follow your heart.” Bure argued, “But the Bible says that the heart is wicked and deceitful above all things,” paraphrasing Jeremiah 17:9. “We’re actually not to follow our heart but to follow the wisdom that God gives us.”
“I don’t want to lead someone in something that I know is deceitful, that is not biblically sound,” said Bure.
“When I think about ‘Christmas as it’s meant to be,’ it’s all about slowing down and remembering the true reason for the season,” Bure said in a recent post. “In the rush of gift buying and party planning, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important—hope, love and faith.”
