'Little People, Big World' Star Defends Not Being a Christian

By Sami K. Martin, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, October 07, 2014

Jacob Roloff (c), brother Zach (l), and mom Amy (r). | (Photo: Courtesy Discovery Press)

"Little People, Big World" star Jacob Roloff has come under fire for comments made about Christians, the Christian tradition, and his own disbelief.

"The only thing I did to 'practice my faith' was be in a Christian family, go to a Christian school (no other option), and call myself a Christian because I was never shown anything else," Roloff said through his ask.fm account. "I'm saying I've never practiced being a Christian. I can't remember ever praying, I did just enough to get by in a Christian school without being looked down upon. I'm not saying I'm atheist, that's you guys. I'm just not a Christian."

It's a radical difference from the beliefs of his older brother Jeremy, who married last week, and his own parents. Jacob was criticized for slamming the beliefs of his new sister-in-law, Audrey, who is a fervent Christian and posted several comments about her faith and feelings toward God and Jesus Christ. She also thanked God for bringing her and Jeremy together. Jacob, however, posted comments disparaging her faith in God.

"So you think there's actually a human in the sky watching everyone?" Jacob asked in response to a comment from the public. "If I'm to believe in any theory (about creation), there's more interesting ones than what's in Genesis."

One year ago, Matt and Amy, Jacob's parents, spoke with The Christian Post about their faith and their TV show, which has only grown in popularity since first airing on TLC.

"My kids are different phases of their own faith," Amy said, "but my own faith keeps me grounded, keeps me humbled. We've raised our kids with a strong sense of purpose and who they are as God's children and I think that shines through on the show. Their relationships are between them and God."

Yet Jacob has seemingly turned away from his upbringing in the Christian faith. He withdrew from public school and is working towards completing his high school degree online. Jacob has said he has no plans to attend college.