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Despite their political differences, Jodie Sweetin has always loved “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure like a sister.
During the appearance it is open “Time” podcast, the 43-year-old actor – an activist for LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and equality – talked about the difficult times that have changed between him and Bure – who has been open about his Christian faith and conservative views, and explained how they managed to overcome their differences.
“She was very close to my sister. We fought like sisters, even as kids, that relationship we had,” said Sweetin, who starred as Bure’s younger sister on television, Stephanie Tanner, on the popular ’90s sitcom. “Candace’s faith, to be honest, has always been at the forefront of her mind, and I have no problem with that.”
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Jodie Sweetin has opened up about her friendship with Candace Cameron Bure over the years. (Getty Images)
“I have no problem with religion if it brings you peace and happiness, I am not saying that his religion does not really mean peace and happiness,” he continued. “I really don’t know.”
“I know that I don’t think you can really love people if you don’t respect them,” said Sweetin. “I think if you don’t respect people enough to allow them the same rights of marriage, physical independence and all those things, then I don’t think you can really love someone. It’s a kind of strange compassion, and it’s not love. For me, standing up and saying the way we treat other people because they’re different from us is absolutely unacceptable. And I know what I can’t be sure that Jesus? A Christian.”
Sweetin said he gets along well with people who don’t like him because of his political beliefs.
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“Okay, you don’t have to like me, but I try not to let other people’s opinions that they should set barriers to what I want to be,” she said. “Candace and I are very different in that regard.”
Sweetin said she and Bure have “fought like sisters” through the years. (Getty Images)
Earlier this month, Bure opened up about a trying time in her life where her character was questioned and explained how her faith in God helped her persevere.
“In 2022 and 2023, it was a difficult year for me because of some things about work and movie networks and many things. Bad things were said about me that were not true and the headlines were made up,” he said while introducing the program. “Candace Cameron Bure” podcast,
“I felt like my character was just thrown into the hole, you know? I felt like I had lived a life of integrity and honesty, so it was very painful.
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“It’s not just about what people said, but there was a result loss of contracts and partnerships that fell apart and passed away and the friendship that had just vanished,” he added. “It just seemed like it would never end. I felt like I was on the witness stand for a whole year, and it really hurt me.”
The two remain close despite their political differences. (Getty Images)
In 2022, Bure, the chief creative officer of American Family, faced criticism after the network said it would not cast same-sex couples in lead roles.
Bure sparked controversy after telling the Wall Street Journal that the network’s show would “keep traditional marriage relevant.”
In the interview, the “Full House” alum, who was known as the “Queen of Christmas” during her time on the Hallmark Channel, also revealed that she wants to bring Christ back to Christmas movies.
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“I’d like to talk about my thoughts on the Great American Family show as reported in the Wall Street Journal,” Bure said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital at the time.
“All of you who don’t know me, know without a doubt that I have great love and affection for all people. It breaks my heart that anyone would think that I would intentionally want to offend or hurt anyone.
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“It saddens me that the media often wants to divide us, even with a comforting and happy story like this Christmas movies. But, given the toxic nature of our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised,” added Bure.
