In an effort to show that children are truly the source of great joy, contrary to the actress’s belief, Wilson encouraged people to share photos with the kids that have made their lives more full.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with several parents posting proud pictures with their own “great joys,” young and old.
Love my boys! #greatjoys pic.twitter.com/E1BpXQ0kTl
— DAVE NIXDORF (@1DAVENIXDORF) August 21, 2019
Some even spoke to the fact that not all of their children were “planned,” but they were no less of a blessing.
“3/4 of these were ‘surprises,'” wrote @backcreekpastor. “We were never ‘ready,’ economically or otherwise, for their arrivals. They are the #greatjoys of my life and I would never, ever trade any one of them for anything this world has to offer.”
3/4 of these were “surprises.” We were never “ready,” economically or otherwise, for their arrivals. They are the #greatjoys of my life and I would never, ever trade any one of them for anything this world has to offer. https://t.co/DWKOPIWwo3 pic.twitter.com/NOes6DuJvo
— @backcreekpastor (@backcreekpastor) August 21, 2019
“Children are our future, and a blessing from God, not a burden that so many people — specifically people who are only focused on their own achievement and goals — make them out to be,” said Pastor Wilson in an interview with Faithwire.
He explained that while abortion is not “unforgivable,” Milano’s perspective on the subject is “harmful and mentally disturbing.”
Wilson reiterated that he believes one of the biggest myths surrounding having children today is that they are burdens to us.
“I believe our world needs to stop treating them that way,” he said. “Whether she wants to admit it or not, she now has two children in heaven whom she will never experience the joy of parenting.”