Duggar family update

Well, the the parents were interviewed and also two of the girls (Jill & Jessa). See videos below.

You know, when the news came out, of course it is shocking to the fans of the show because for the fans and people that watch the show... it is the first time they are hearing about something like this happening so everyone gets all these emotions and reactions because it IS shocking... and something that we ... well, I personally, did not expect from the Duggars, especially because Josh was so strict that he wouldn't even kiss his fiance. Sometimes while watching them on TV, you tend to forget that they are a normal family like all of us, and they can also fall like each of us, nobody is perfect. But now when you have had time to process what went down and when you hear their side of the story... you come to understand them... well in MY case at least. I can say that something similar happened in my family's case and we dealt with the emotions when it happened, people were forgiven and in time built a relationship again. I can just imagine how horrible it would be that after years have passed... those events come in to light again and not just to the family but to the entire nation like it did with this family! Reliving those emotions that were hurtful, having them resurface and come out again... it is a horrible thing. So I can understand the Duggar's point of view.

Anyway, here are the interviews:

There is no doubt it was wrong what Josh did but i believe he was/is sorry for what he did and has been forgiven by God and his victims. I think the media should leave it be its his past. I am pretty sure everyone has some kind of secret they wouldn't want to be revealed on TV and judged for after they have found forgiveness.

I agree Jacob. We are all sinners and thankfully we have an avenue of prayer, repent of those sins and forgiveness by God and those we have hurt to make a change for the better. Josh has done this and those he has hurt has forgiven. His viewers will have to try to forgive him as well. IF this show is back on the air, I will watch it again.

I really hope Josh learned his lesson & his sorry.

I agree with Jacob too.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

LIWnut wrote:

I agree with Jacob too.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

True!!!

Wow.... now this.....

http://gawker.com/family-values-activist-josh-duggar-had-a-paid-ashley-ma-1725132091

Wow, the hypocrisy is strong with this one. 

It is insane!  He has NOW admitted this to be true.  

Here is a statement released from him:

Statement from Josh Duggar:

I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have been unfaithful to my wife.

I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him.

I have brought hurt and a reproach to my family, close friends and the fans of our show with my actions.

The last few years, while publicly stating I was fighting against immorality in our country I was hiding my own personal failures.

As I am learning the hard way, we have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. I deeply regret all the hurt I have caused so many by being such a bad example.

I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time.

Josh Duggar

Source:  http://www.duggarfamily.com/2015/8/statements-from-jim-bob-and-michelle-duggar-and-josh-duggar

Oh my gosh. Just wow~

Talk about a hypocrite. I wouldn't be surprised if more dirt comes out about Josh. I fel sorry for his wife and kids. He needs serious counceling.

I do agree with Josh! He is a hypocrite! He preaches things being wrong. Yet he does it.

Shell wrote:

Talk about a hypocrite. I wouldn't be surprised if more dirt comes out about Josh. I fel sorry for his wife and kids. He needs  serious counceling.

I do too. I wounder if she will leave him. I don't think i could forgive some one for cheating.

Next week's episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is another "ripped from the headlines" plot, this time based on the Duggar family. I don't know all about what the episode is going to be about, but I'm interested in watching it when it is on TV.