Read Kirk Cameron‘s Response to Critics After Calling Homosexuality ’Unnatural’ & ‘Destructive’
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Actor Kirk Cameron is still in the hot seat days after he appeared on Piers Morgan’s CNN program to discuss his new film “Monumental.” Cameron’s Friday interview made headlines after Morgan asked the actor about his views on controversial social issues. Aside from drawing the ire of a portion of the American public, Cameron’s comments — that homosexuality is “unnatural” and “destructive” – set off responses from fellow “Growing Pains” cast members.
(Related: Actor Kirk Cameron: Homosexuality is ‘Unnatural’ and ‘Destructive’)
On Tuesday, Cameron finally responded to the controversy on his Facebook page. In his statement, the actor explained that the CNN interview was not meant to focus on the issues of abortion, gay marriage and homosexuality, but that he was “pleased to answer Piers’ questions as honestly” as he could.

An image created by The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (Image Credit: GLAAD)
“In some people’s eyes, my responses were not sufficiently ‘loving’ toward those in the gay community,” Cameron wrote. “I can only say that it is my life’s mission to love all people, and that I expressed the same views that are expressed clearly and emphatically throughout the Judeo-Christian scriptures.”
Cameron went on to say that he has been encouraged by friends, including some who are gay, in the wake of the condemnation he has received from political and advocacy groups. He continued:
“In the case of one of my gay friends, we regularly talk and have healthy and respectful debate. We learn from each other, and serve others alongside one another. I thank God for all of my friends…even when they hold very different views on issues of faith and morality. I do not, however, believe that the right way to advance our views is to resort to name-calling and personal attacks, as some have done to me.”
GLAAD, for instance, has launched into an anti-Cameron crusade, with tweets and messaging that disparage the actor, while labeling him an “extremist.”

When it comes to free speech, the actor believes he was fully within his bounds to speak his mind in a respectful way.
“I should be able to express moral views on social issues–especially those that have been the underpinning of Western civilization for 2,000 years–without being slandered, accused of hate speech, and told from those who preach ‘tolerance’ that I need to either bend my beliefs to their moral standards or be silent when I’m in the public square,” he explained.
Cameron concluded by thanking those who have encouraged him through letters. Additionally, he encouraged people to watch his new film, “Monumental.” While this note may have been odd to some — especially considering that putting in a plug for his film had nothing to do with addressing the controversy — it appeared to be an attempt to divert the conversation back to his original intention (i.e. promoting “Monumental“).
Regardless of whether one stands for or against gay marriage, there is an argument to be made that Cameron, like someone speaking out fervently in support of same-sex marriage, has every right to make his voice heard.



















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Caballosinnombre
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:21pmPeople who obey Jesus will have a tough time in this world. Maybe their eyes are on another one.
Report Post »MittensKittens
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:28pmI’m not, what‘s you’re excuse?
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:32pmIt amazes me to this day that people have to keep getting reminded that Jesus was the son, and Jesus invites all, but of course the Father will throw many out. Now it seems to me that marriage is the way to sanctify the enjoyment of sex which is for the purpose of bring about a common light to a couple. Therefore if people want to live in lust, then they don’t need to enjoy sex, and they don’t need privacy, and they don’t need four walls that shield them from the weather.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:34pmTherefore first comes the Father and cleans everything up and throws out those who need to be thrown out after the son has invited all, and then will come forth the son, whom is also the last.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:44pmMoreover you should understand my word is true. First came marriage, and then came the enjoyment of sex, and without marriage then the enjoyment of sex will cease to exist and it will have many, many thorns involved.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:04pmAlright I will tell you how first came marriage and then the enjoyment of sex. Because before first “Light” people were unto Primitive men and they mated when need be and they fought like a buck-deer over their mate. Then God scraped together the light in Adam from men and the Lord placed Adam eastward in Eden. Then God took a rib of spirit from Adam and placed it in the people Eve. And then the Lord brought Eve to Adam in Marriage, and then came about enjoyable sex. And the similar thing is shown in Genesis where the sons of God saw the daughters of men and took them as wives. But then you know what happened, men began to multiply in the earth and they became wicked, and the earth became void and without form – Like Now.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:13pmMoreover after Adam left the garden, then he came to know “sex.” But they were married flesh of each others flesh but twain in one. Of course the truth of the matter is that Adam and Eve are spiritual in nature and that is the flesh spoken of.
Report Post »lynskinners
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:15pmWWJD…
Report Post »5 Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. 6 And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day. 7 In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. 8 In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. 9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” 10 Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do—will destroy them. 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. 18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in God’s lov
Itsjusttim
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:34pmSo then it was that before Adam (and only Adam left the garden, because Eve transited back and forth to and from the garden). Before Adam and Eve took of the forbidden, they were naked and not ashamed – meaning they were of one heart and completely honest with each other. Then that damned ancient Progressive of the field got them to take the forbidden fruit, and they became ashamed of nakedness.
Report Post »resme
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:39pmWho does tim tebow support? Ron paul
http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2012/03/06/ron-paul-cites-conversation-tim-tebow-discussion-over-homeschooling#ixzz1oLYCAsUs
Report Post »watchtheotherhand
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:26pmFor the liberal the only thing that is intolerable is a differing view from theirs………Do NOT apology or shrink back from stating boldly and unashamedly your views on morality and immorality !!!!!! It is not only unnatural, it is an abomination.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:43pmI would have just said…”Man those people are stupid…they dont understand plumbing”…
Report Post »Hey feller! That does not go there!!!!
Margaret Thatcher
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:38pm@resme
“Who does tim tebow support? Ron paul”
Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Tebow is not supporting any candidate at this time. Don’t make up cr@p.
Report Post »edmundburk
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:02pm@TIM- are you a gnostic?
Report Post »pilgrim2497
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:37pmSatan was the first pervert.
Homosexuality is his personal pet, and he will try to destroy anyone who touches it.
Anita Bryant was the first to feel the sting of that serpent, and America’s preachers and churches did not stand up for her. Maybe they will stand with Kirk. God bless him.
Report Post »B_rad
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:09amWhile I don’t agree with the terms he (and many, many here) used, I wholeheartedly stand for his right to say them and believe them. I am SO sick of GLADD and the other progressive left gay organizations screaming at the top of their lungs that everyone must accept gays, and a thousand other things that are somehow related to homosexuality, yet they don’t see the hypocrisy that they refuse to accept the point of view of those who disagree. I’m gay, and I won’t get into all the things I believe on the subject (they are all over The Blaze comments section), but I stand with Kirk, and Rush for that matter. Free speech is under attack in this country and we cannot let the big gay left progressive agenda silence those who have a different opinion from theirs.
Report Post »dutchy
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:04pmI greatly admire Kirk Cameron for having the courage to stand up to these libs in the media!! Amen Kirk!
Report Post »Scripture
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:54pmJesus is the way truth and life.
Report Post »Scripture
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 10:55pmThank you Kirk Cameron for speaking the truth.
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:39pmItsjusttim:
Report Post »You are a TWIT. All those comments, when you must know that NO ONE WILL READ THEM. I got tired after reading your first comment……….blah, blah, blah……….
KevINtampa
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:19pmI looked up “extremist” in the Liberal Dictionary for Progressive Advancement. this is what I found.
Extremist
— ex·trem·ist noun or adjective
1: a person or group unwilling to tolerate and accept Progressive intolerance
2: not catering our cow tailing to a fully governed and centrally controlled state where all doctrine, whether social or economic, is created at the top of a hierarchical structure and fully accepted and enforced through the entire collective
Hmpff, so now that we know what their definition of extremist is, well, it’s not so bad.
Report Post »rockmanlinux
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 10:33pmThat‘s the most positive definition I’ve ever heard of extremist.
Report Post »Advena
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 5:08amWhat on earth is ‘cow tailing’ ?? Is that something cowboys do?
Report Post »Or do you possibly mean ‘kowtowing’ ?
pwnjr
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:17pmHomosexuality is wrong any way you look at it. Morally and the parts just don’t fit together right( yes I am talking about their reproductive parts). But with liberals that is all right since they can not reproduce that means less carbon foot prints
Report Post »Docrow
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:27pmLet the women marry women.
Let the men marry men.
Let them have their abortions.
In ten, twenty years there will not be a liberal.
yes sarcasm, prayers for them all
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:59pmdoccrow I have had those thoughts on more than one occasion. liberals hate babies etc so if they had their own island, they would become extinct very quickly
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 6:47pmReally..If we would get the Government out of regulating the bedroom and allow them to do whatever looney thing they want to do in private, then they would not get so enflamed and passionate and use it as a recruiting tool….
Report Post »My brother became gay when he heard about two men being arrested for kissing….Since then he has been a hard core activist. Just because a cop saw two huys kissing in a car in the dark and arrested them for sodomy back in the 60s…
RIGEL_ORION
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:31pmI think you are wrong there. Liberals don’t hate babies. They hate accountability, the idea that actions have consequences and some paths must be walked to the end.
A baby is the ultimate in accountability. Completely indifferent to any excuses or justifications for the behavior that caused its creation.
Report Post »cosmochristianchick
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 9:03pmLOL- “Less carbon footprints”
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:46pmSad to say, but BECAUSE of their perversion, they have allowed Aids to spread and they CANNOT RE-PRODUCE and yet they are blinded by morality. The Bible clearly tells us that they WILL be blinded by their morality in the end-times, so it may not be useful to try and direct them to the truth IF THEY ARE BLINDED TO IT. You are just wasting good air. Do other things like, LOVE THEM, but DO NOT SUPPORT THEM FINANCIALLY AND OTHER WAYS IN THE MARKET PLACE. You will only be giving them your money. I do NOT BUY COFFEE AT STARBUCK’S BECAUSE THEY ARE BIG GAY SUPPORTERS AND GIVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO GLAAD AND THE OTHERS. I only shop at stores that DO NOT PROMOTE IMMORALITY. I do not rent R rated movies and I really try to read my bible daily and pray often throughout the day. NO, I am not better than anyone else, but when God gives you instructions, I TRY TO BE OBEDIENT because, YES BECAUSE, I LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL MY HEART. If you do not love Him then you will not obey Him. Afterall, YOUR LIFE IS IN HIS HANDS, why wouldn’t you obey? Ah, I see……then I guess you’ll pay the price eternally. Very sad. I SUPPORT KIRK AND WILL GO SEE HIS MOVIE.
WE NEED TO TAKE BACK AMERICA FOR GOD.
Report Post »dlivelli
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:13pmBefore you get your skirt all in a tuff, why don‘t some of you who are so massively offended ask a muslim how ’tolerant’ they are about homosexuality? Are you aware of how they treat those people? Since some here in America have only an ‘opinion’ on how they live there life, I suggest you take it with a grain of salt…or would you rather have it with a stone…..you know, the ‘grains’ the muslims use for those people? We do still have the freedom to do as we please, to pursue our own individual happiness. If you are not careful that will be lost. Do you really know ‘what democracy looks like’?
Report Post »encinom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:24pmThis only proves that there is little differnce between the extreme views of Kirk, Fundies and Islam.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:30pmEncinom – You just show that liberalism is a mental disorder. Kirk Cameron never said he wanted to kill homosexuals.
But you left wing atheists and radical Muslims are alike in that you both hate freedom of speech, freedom of religion, capitalism, and Christianity.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 8:09pm@Git-R-Done
It is Coinservative Christians that seem to have a problem with the idea of freedom and the fact that it is not society‘s or the government’s business what consenting adults do, additionally small minded bigots seem to be always concerned about what happens in the bedrooms of others.
Report Post »READRIGHTHERE
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:08pmEvery decent Christian repeats the refrain, or at least has heard it, “Hate the sin, but love the sinner.”
Those with same sex attractions have rights to engage in any behavior they like, just like the rest of us. Everyone’s shorts are in knot because we refuse to call what is unacceptable to our beliefs, normal. We don’t call a legal union between two men or two women a marriage, because Matrimony is ordained of God as a union between a man and a woman. That is where we draw the line, and our scriptures, that we revere as true, support our belief.
Gay Rights activists seem to envision a world where all forms of sexual expression are politcally and socially accepted, nay, even encouraged. Where everyone’s child is enlightened by their understanding and version of what is good, and right. But where would they draw the line? Pedernasty, pedophilia, beastiality, and any other so-called “deviant” sexual behavior would have to be considered innate, natural, and a matter of biology just like homosexuality because otherwise, one would have to admit that choice plays a role in the development of such behavioral patterns. If that is the case, you and those of your ilk are demanding that we recognize and embrace behavioral choices contrary to God’s word.
No.
From a faith point of view, homosexuality is destructive to one’s devotion to God and his commandments. From a non-faith point of view. Homosexuality is destructive to the propogation of the species. Kirk: 1
Report Post »ChildOfTheKing
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:52pmREADRIGHTHERE:
Report Post »I must agree with you. GOD HAS GIVEN MANKIND FREE-WILL to choose. But, they are NOT to force it on the rest of us. However, I also believe that laws should not be made FOR IMMORALITY, such as abortion and gay rights. GOD GIVES RIGHTS, NOT MAN. Therefore, what God gives, he will take away in some form or another. Their spirits are not of God if they practice this perversion, but we are to pray for them that God continue to draw them to Him. HATE THE SIN, LOVE THE SINNER, is what we need to do. But, we should also be able to show them scriptures that back up the perversion as being against God. If they won’t listen, then the Bible tells us to SHAKE THE DUST FROM YOUR FEET and move on. And, do not support their lifestyles in any way. OR, that will mean you support them. Yes, you like their product, but is it worth the ire of God? Not to me. If you do support them, it would be equivalent to stepping into SODOM AND GOMORRAH and pretending it does not bother you. After awhile, YOU WILL START TO BELIEVE THE LIE.
mermaid7
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:12pmAmazing how once you don‘t believe in the left’s views, you are to be shunned and mocked. He doesn’t support people who are gay. Okay. That’s his opinion and he should be allowed to have his OWN opinion.
Geesh, I guess nowadays, one can’t have or express their own opinion on anything unless they filter it through the politically correct police.
Report Post »dcraw21b
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:11amRight on… sickening. It all comes down to hate. The Left as a whole has turned into a sect of hate towards anyone who doesn’t believe what they do. and there are no limits. We see it every day out of the OWS. A bunch of hate. Then Kirk gets invited to go on tv and gets asked a question like this and answers it in a very careful and non-condescending way, and he is touted as a homophobe… Lets not care at all about what is TRULY moral and RIGHT.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:12pmUnnatural & Destructive… is way too MILD!
Report Post »shimauma
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 7:54pmWell Kirk was being polite. I would have said perverted and disgusting, but then I’m not known for being polite.
STRAIGHT PRIDE!! If it ain’t STRAIGHT, it’s WARPED!
Report Post »Need to be FREE
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:11pmYou tell them Cameron!! We are behind you!!!!!!!
Report Post »GlennaBeckski
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:40pmKirk Cameron for President!! Finally some GO */* NADS!! DONT’ APOLOGIZE KIRK!!!
Time is such people are going to have to make some decisions.. you want to follow popular opinion or Almighty God.
Kirk’s a mature man.. a man’s man … a man after God’s own heart. If you’re not being persecuted for your faith .. you must have your candle on low or under a bush.
Come Quickly Lord Jesus
Report Post »Walkabout
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:43pmGays claim that Kirk has engaged in gay sex & that he used to cruise a part of town. I think that was before he was married.
Maybe that is why he knows it is wrong. I do know that the liberal gay community will throw everything at him & the kitchen sink. They will blackball him from Hollywood.
Report Post »ravendoe
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:10pmNothing new here folks move along… just typical liberals allowed themselves to hold their opinions and willing to slander those with a differing one.
I‘ll stand on God’s side all day, everyday, anyday. When the ways of the flesh and the world attempt to prove their theories they will inevitably be the ones trying to defend themselves on judgement day. It pleases me to no end to see Kirk standing on the side of the Heavenly Father.
“Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.” Luke 17:33
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:07pmThank You Kirk, keep spreading the word
Report Post »DieBambi
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:07pmPlay the left-wing’s word games against them. They label as anti-gay extremists. Instead of referring to them as homosexual or gay, use “extreme sodomites” or “sodomy.” When they refer to those who disagree to their lifestyle CHOICE as homoPHOBIC refer to them as familyphobic, valuphobic, heterophobic. Neither their point, nor there position is stronger. They “win” in the words.
Report Post »the wireworker
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 5:29pmi‘m not homophobic i’m CHICOCENTRIC!
Report Post »bornagaincowgirl
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:05pmThat battle belongs to the Lord, He has been fighting the same enemy since the beginning. Stand strong Kirk, there is a reward waiting for you in heaven, lets none of us bow down to God’s enemies. And I don’t mean to be mean to gay people either. They too were created in the image and likeness of God. If I came across a gay person being abused by a straight person, then I would stand up for the gay person, that is what Christ would want me to do. At the same time, I will never agree with the sin of homosexuality, it is out-and-out rebellion against God (but so would seeing someone in need and not helping them be an out-and-out rebellion against God also, so if a gay person needs help, then I would help them but I wouldn’t never agree with that lifestyle).
Report Post »hillbillyinny
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:22pmAmen and amen!
Report Post »Docrow
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:29pmyup!
Report Post »LetThereBeLight
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:00pmCould not agree more! Praying for you Kirk as you continue to shine the light in the dark!!
Report Post »blazingaway
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:59pmthose who preach ‘tolerance’ seem to only demonstrate intolerance towards others who they find disagreeable therefore who are the tolerant? Bottom line, gays are wrong, God rules
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 4:08pmI heard someone say that “Societies do not become more tolerant. They change intolerances” So true. So true.
Report Post »theliberalmedialies
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:59pmI heartily agree with Kirk’s assessment of the destructive effects of this unnatural lifestyle. It goes against nature as well as morality and all that is good.
Report Post »anapaula
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 1:36pmI agree. If we as Christains claim to love Jesus then will follow His commands and Law. Therefore Kirk Cameron has every right to his opinion that I happen to agree with. He should not say sorry for his belief.
Report Post »aChameleon
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:58pmIt’s a classic he said, heshe said. The left thinks they’re right because they said so.
Report Post »jcldwl
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:56pmMy wife and I no longer support Hollywood in anything. No more Hollywood movies, No more TV. They put nothing out that is worthy of our time or money. We do however support faith based non-Hollywood movies. We will be sure to go see Monumental. Kirk Cameron is right on the money and I would say the majority of Americans feel the same way. Thanks for speaking out Kirk and standing strong with your convictions.
Report Post »thankyouvets
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:56pmWay to go Kirk!!
Report Post »LibertyForME
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:55pmKeep up the good speak, Kirk. We need to speak through this Political Correctness BS and get back to being American… where everybody has an opinion and can share it. Thanks, and count me in.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:55pmmr cameron has evey right to speak his mind..and he does so quite intelligently compared to the haters on the left..thank you kirk for your faith in jesus christ our lord and savior and for you strength to speak your mind with compassion and intelligence…i stand with you my brother in christ..
Report Post »mllyjul
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:54pmThere are many,many people who believe the same way as Kirk Cameron. I for one agree and respect him and think he was very respectful in speaking his view, unlike those who advocate for homosexuality they want to shut up any differing views and label it hate speech if you disagree.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:56pmYes the intolerance from those who demand tolerance for themselves is quite telling.
Report Post »Charles
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:53pmWe stand with you 100 percent Kirk.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:57pmSo looking forward to his movie on the 27th!
Report Post »jlstruck45
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:53pmI‘m sure you won’t put mine on your blog sight because I believe Kirk Cameron is totally right. He spoke his opinion and he has the right to do so. The Bible is very clear that both Homosexuality and Lesbianism is not OK with God. It amazes me that people still think they are smarter than God. I applaud you, Kirk, for standing up for your morals and for having the courage to not be shut up in the interest of “Political Correctness”. I agree with Kirk that we should love everyone, but that doesn’t mean we have to love what they do. God will not be mocked and the sooner the gay and lesbian community realizes that, the better off they will be as well as the better off this entire country will be.
Report Post »Minonkman
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:50pmKirk is right on target, I thank him for having nads to speak his mind.
Report Post »shimauma
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:49pmGod Forbid someone in hollyweird tell the truth about sexual deviants, ie, gays, homosexuals and whatever other PC tags they care to use.
It’s funny that they are telling Kirk he is no longer an idol, when these self serving deviants continuously worship themselves and their narcissistic behavior. They’ve broken the commandment “you shall have no other gods” by thinking they know better than God and perverting His design.
Report Post »CATSUEY
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 3:48pmAgain-as usual-only the left is entitled to have opinion. So tired of the double standard….
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