Family Research Council Condemns Josh Duggar's 'Deceitful' Behavior

The Family Research Council has spoken out regarding former executive director Josh Duggar's recent reveal that he had a membership with the Ashley Madison extramarital affair website.

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, said in a statement to The Christian Post that the reality show star's behavior has been "deceitful."

"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," Perkins said. "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," Perkins continued. "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."

A data breach of the Ashley Madison website revealed that Duggar had paid nearly $1,000 to maintain two accounts on the website that encourages cheating.

Duggar then released a statement calling himself the "biggest hypocrite ever."

"While espousing faith and family values, I have been unfaithful to my wife," Duggar continued, adding "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."

Duggar stepped down from his position as executive director of the Family Research Council's lobbying arm in May after it was revealed that he had molested multiple underage girls in his teen years, including two of his sisters.