The Kansas City Chiefs CEO’s family is defending placekicker Harrison Butker in light of the controversy surrounding his viral graduation speech.
In his commencement address at Benedictine College on May 11, three-time Super Bowl champion Butker criticized “those who are imposing dangerous gender ideologies on America’s youth,” and criticized mainstream media and social media. internally labeled as bigots and sexists. He encouraged graduates to embrace the roles God has given them.
His comments about female graduates have been the source of much controversy.
“How many of you who are sitting here right now, about to cross the stage, are thinking about all the promotions and titles you will get in your career? There may be someone to guide you,” he said. He said. “But I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into the world.”
Butker then said his wife, Isabel, has “one of the most important titles: housewife.”
Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, defended Butker’s comments in an Instagram post, although she did not mention him by name.Her post was posted the same week it was posted online petition A petition calling for his release has collected 200,000 signatures.
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“I have always encouraged my daughters to get a good education and follow their dreams. (In honor of God) I want them to know that they can do anything they want,” Tavia Hunt wrote. “But I want them to know that finding a spouse who loves and respects you as much, if not more, and raising a family together is the best this world has to offer.” I believe that this is one of the greatest blessings. Research shows that committed couples with children are the happiest people in the world, and this has been my experience.”
She urged fans: allow others Hold different opinions without applying harmful labels.
“It is not prejudice to affirm motherhood and celebrate wives, and to highlight the sacrifice and dedication it takes to be a mother,” she wrote. “It is empowering to recognize that women’s hard work in raising children is not in vain. Countless highly educated women dedicate their lives to raising and mentoring their children. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn’t mean you don’t like them. It just means they have their own opinions.”Family, Motherhood… , let’s celebrate fatherhood. Our society is in dire need of dedicated men and women who will raise and train the next generation in the right path. ”
Tavia Hunt then quotes: Proverbs 31:28: “Her children stand up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her. Many women do noble deeds, but you do not honor them. It surpasses everything.”
Tavia Hunt’s daughter Gracie Hunt also defended Butker.
“Well, I can only speak from my own experience, which was the most amazing mother who had the ability to stay home and spend time with us while our children were growing up,” she said. fox news. “And while I understand that there are a lot of women out there who can’t make that decision, I also know that in my life, that was the decision.” Really It shaped me and my siblings and helped shape us. ”
He added, “I really respect Harrison and his Christian faith and what he has accomplished on and off the field.”
Butker’s jersey, on the other hand, is the most popular Chiefs jersey in the world. nfl shopHe surpassed star teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years.His story is published below baptist press, christianity today, christian post, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star And that Knoxville News Sentinel.
