If you’ve been watching the news over the past week or two, you’ve probably seen the uproar over Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine University.
In his speech, Harrison referred to Pride Month as symbolizing a “deadly sin” and also made misogynistic comments about gender roles in society. “Some of you may have successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world,” he said directly to the women. audience.
People, very Naturally, I didn’t like Harrison’s comments. Several celebrities have since spoken out about what he said.
At a recent concert, Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder called Harrison a “fucking bitch.” “There is nothing more masculine than a strong man supporting a strong woman,” he told the crowd.
The university’s sponsor, the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, also criticized Harrison’s speech, saying it did not represent the university’s views and “rejects a narrow definition of what it means to be Catholic.”
Even Harrison’s teammates got in on the action. Patrick Mahomes said he doesn’t ‘agree’ with his views, but referred to Harrison as a ‘good guy’ nonetheless.
Harrison also quoted Taylor Swift’s lyrics during his speech, so naturally Travis Kelce offered his own perspective on her music. new heights Podcast. “His views and what he said in his (Benedictine) commencement address are his own.” He said after repeating Patrick’s comment that Harrison was a “great man.”
Today reports that Harrison made a public appearance at the Courage Under Fire event in Nashville last night, and during his speech he responded to the controversy surrounding his comments.
“The theme of tonight’s gala, ‘Burning Courage,’ was decided months ago, but after what we have all witnessed over the past two weeks, it now seems providential that this will be the theme,” he said.
“If it wasn’t already clear that timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now. “Over the past few days, my beliefs, or what people think I believe, have been the focus of numerous discussions around the world.”
“The more I talked about what I hold most dear—my Catholic faith—the more polarized I became. “It was a conscious decision I made and I don’t regret it at all.”
