Josh Duggar worked for the Family Research Council for nearly two years before resigning in May. Yesterday afternoon, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar released a statement from Josh, in which he explains that he has been unfaithful to Anna Duggar, his wife of almost seven years.
In an earlier version of the statement, Josh revealed that his actions were the result of a secret pornography addiction.
In response to Josh's confession, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins posted the following statement to the FRC website.
Last night we learned from online reports about allegations
concerning Josh Duggar and then read his confession today. We are grieved
by Josh’s conduct and the devastating impact of his pornography addiction and
marital unfaithfulness. Our hearts hurt for his family, and all those
affected by Josh’s actions. His deceitful behavior harms his family, his
friends, his former coworkers, and the cause he has publicly espoused. Those of
us who advocate for family values in the public square are held to a higher
standard, and Josh’s failures serve as a painful reminder of the destructive
effects of not living with integrity. We are praying for the family.
