It appears Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has a job lined up for himself if the team has to cut him for getting the yips–he’d feel well at home with the Saints. Butker recently made his first public statements after his viral commencement speech at Benedictine College, and he compared his situation to the martyrs.
Harrison Butker made a controversial speech
Many people crucified Butker following his speech that took aim at the LGBTQ+ community and women. Numerous voices, such as NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell, also came out to back Butker and to support his freedom of speech.
The Kansas City Chiefs K invoked the martyrs
As previously discussed by Robin Adams with GH, Butker spoke at the “Courage Under Fire Gala” in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday. Butker said he felt like his Catholic beliefs were “hated” and said he reminds himself of what the saints went through:
“The theme for tonight’s gala, Courage Under Fire, was decided many months ago, but it now feels providential that this would be the theme after what we have all witnessed these last two weeks. If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now.
“Our love for Jesus, and thus, our desire to speak out, should never be outweighed by the longing of our fallen nature to be loved by the world. Glorifying God and not ourselves should always remain our motivation despite any pushback, or even support. I lean on those closest to me for guidance, but I can never forget that it is not people, but Jesus Christ who I’m trying to please.
“If I constantly remind myself of the hardships the saints went through, especially the martyrs in their persecution, it makes it all seem not so bad. For if Heaven is our goal, we should embrace our cross, however large or small it may be, and live our life with joy to be a bold witness to Christ.
NFL fans react to Butker’s comments
There were mixed responses to Butker’s comments. Here is a sample of the reaction to Butker’s latest speech.
He kicks a football. Who cares what he thinks about anything?
— Democrat Rick (@DemocratRick12) May 25, 2024
It’s not Truth. It’s his opinion. Two very different things that people like you, Gina, don’t understand
— @TajhokenF (@tajhokenf) May 25, 2024
“Satanic” the catholic school called him out bro
— MP (@azsose) May 25, 2024
Waiting for applause that never came 🤡
— RD (@rijudas8) May 25, 2024
‘satanic backlash’😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣
— Miss Midnight ☮️🟧 (@JoHoad1) May 25, 2024
Butter was not speaking the truth, he was pushing his OPINION.
— CherylLynne (@Ocheryllynne) May 25, 2024
Thank you Harrison! A hero for our children.
— Sweet Samaritan (@rcgirlsweetjoy) May 25, 2024
I guess because he’s a KC it seems he is getting more flack for his beliefs than Tim Tebow. There are other football players you never hear of with similar beliefs.
— American Daughter (@FedIndependent) May 25, 2024
“As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.”
2 Corinthians 11:10
A man makes a bold stand for Christ when the world’s darts come at him as he stands alone. Harrison, be bold…
— Bodyguard Christian Apologetics (@TheBodyguard777) May 25, 2024
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