CNN Presses Willie Robertson on Dad's Stance on Homosexuality – His Simple Response Will Get Strong Reactions From Both Sides

Willie Robertson, one of the stars of the hit TV series “Duck Dynasty,” refused to water down his faith when pressed by CNN to defend his father’s past remarks on homosexuality and the Bible.

“Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson sparked controversy when he described homosexuality as immoral and sinful in an interview with GQ. He paraphrased 1 Corinthians to help explain his beliefs.

In an interview that aired Wednesday on “New Day,” Robertson, accompanied by his wife, Korie, said GQ asked very specific questions to get the answer they wanted all along.

"(Phil) made Christmas very interesting for us," Robertson joked about his dad. He went on to say that his father “just said what he thought, what was on his heart.”

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When CNN’s Kyra Phillips pressed him on what he believes, Robertson provided a very simple answer.

“I believe what the Bible says,” he replied.

"You have to read the Bible and make up your own mind," he continued. "You have to decide, and God will ultimately decide then. We don't profess to be God, and we certainly don't profess to be perfect. Because we have our own sins that we deal with."

Korie Robertson argued that “anybody who knows (Phil) … any gay, straight, black white, anybody who knows Phil knows that he is about love and his message is about God’s love, God’s grace and his forgiveness, ultimately.”

The CNN reporter than pressed further, asking if they believe the Bible is “literal.”

“That’s how it was said,” Robertson answered.

Robertson’s candid remarks about his faith are already being framed as a new so-called “controversy” by some left-leaning outlets.

Watch the interview via CNN: