Posted on 06/05/2022 6:11:00 PM PDT by Ennis85
Five Tampa Bay Rays pitchers have refused to wear the gay pride logo on their uniforms citing religious beliefs. Jason Adam, Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson — of course all saying they accept everyone despite their choice to pass on the gesture.
The team wore rainbow-colored sleeve patches this past Saturday where these five opted for their standard unis.
Jason Adam was asked to comment on their decision — his response was strong.
“So it’s a hard decision. Because ultimately we all said what we want is them to know that all are welcome and loved here,” he said. “But when we put it on our bodies, I think a lot of guys decided that it’s just a lifestyle that maybe — not that they look down on anybody or think differently — it’s just that maybe we don’t want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus, who’s encouraged us to live a lifestyle that would abstain from that behavior, just like (Jesus) encourages me as a heterosexual male to abstain from sex outside of the confines of marriage. It’s no different.”
Hard to argue against players wanting freedom to express themselves based on their religious backgrounds. Major League Baseball, and most other major networks, have done everything they can do make people appear anti-gay for failing to celebrate gay pride, but these five are doing well standing up for themselves. It should be understood that we all don’t have to agree on each other’s life decisions/sexual orientations because we can mind our own business. Some people just want to make decisions that best suit them and let others do their thing. That’s how life was before social media and many would like that way of life to continue.
Rays manager Kevin Cash spoke to the media and admitted the player’s reluctance to wear their pride patches stirred conversation in the locker room and not once did he mention a heated discussion. Maybe this is how life should work? We aren’t all bullied to share black squares or flag patches to be viewed as quality human beings. We have nuanced discussions like adults that lead to a more healthy environment.
Good for these guys, man. Standing up for their faith.
Good for them.
Ruh roh! Did they replace them with “I support the second amendment!” patches/badges?
Handing out rainbow items to team members in the first place is a form of coercion.
Should a person really have to use religion as an excuse to not approve of someone else’s sexual habits?
The team owner should concentrate on playing ball instead of flaunting fag patches 🤪
Things may seem calm and reasonable on the surface.
But in reality teams of gay zealots have now been activated on twitter to try to destroy these peoples lives forever, removing their ability to work and fighting for corporations to stop sponsoring them, and undermining them in myriad ways.
You know I can’t know that, but you also know I’m right
I stopped watching professional sports years ago.
I am by no means an atheist however I do feel that in the debate over homosexuality one can(and should) effectively deconstruct arguments on the matter without bringing theology into it.
The winner of the PGA golf event today wore a fag rainbow collar.
A person can say he doesn’t smoke because he finds it unhealthy and disgusting. Everyone knows that is his personal opinion only, and no smokers are offended. If I feel the same about homosexuality, how is it different?
Only five honorable men among them? How sad. Mark my word, he is watching and the time of his return is getting close. Prepare yourselves now because tomorrow may be too late.
“But in reality teams of gay zealots have now been activated on twitter to try to destroy these peoples lives forever, removing their ability to work and fighting for corporations to stop sponsoring them, and undermining them in myriad ways.
You know I can’t know that, but you also know I’m right”
I don’t doubt it for a moment. These cockroaches never, ever give up.
Tolerance is one thing. Mandatory celebration is another.
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Good for Jason Adam. I hope he is strong enough to resist the onslaught of “hater” coming his way real soon now.
When I lived in LA, I went to a lot of award ceremonies for my job and never did I wear a ribbon. I was handed one all the time and I just said, “No thanks.” I don’t recall anyone getting upset about it. I do know a huge soap star refused to wear one in the 90s got some flack, but they didn’t cancel folks then like they do now.
Marginal players do’t have that option.
Only 5. Should have been all.
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