The Benedictine nuns of Mt. “It denies the claim that being a housewife is the highest calling for a woman.” ”
In a commencement speech at a Catholic school in Atchison, Kansas, the Kansas City Chiefs kicker addressed gender ideology, saying the most important title for a woman is “housewife.” He also cited Pride Month as an example of a “mortal sin” and told graduates to stop political leaders from intervening in social issues that affect relationships with the church.
In a statement released Friday, the Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica said, “Harrison Butker’s comments in the 2024 Benedictine College Commencement Address are what our founders envisioned and we believe. “I can't believe I'm representing the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts colleges that have done that.” I invested.
“Rather than promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to be adding to division. These women have dedicated their lives to serving God's people, including many women who have given to the world in their roles as wives, mothers, and through their God-given gifts in leadership, scholarship, and career. It has brought about big changes.”
According to the Mount St. Scholastica website, the Benedict Sisters are the founding order and benefactor of Benedict College.
Butker's jersey sales appear to have increased significantly since he gave his 20-minute speech. The women's jersey retails for $129.99 and is currently out of stock at the Chiefs' official pro shop. His men's jersey is one of NFLshop.com's top sellers and is listed as the “Kansas City Chiefs Most Popular.”
The Chiefs declined to comment when contacted Thursday. The AthleticBut Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, posted a photo of herself with her daughters on Instagram on Friday. The post included a photo listing the pros and cons of at-home parenting and a screenshot of the Family Studies Institute's website with the heading “Who's Happiest?” Married mothers and fathers, according to the latest General Social Survey. ”
In the post, she said, “I always encouraged my daughters to get a good education and follow their dreams.” …But I believe that finding a spouse who loves and respects you as much or more than you do, and raising a family together, is one of the greatest blessings this world has to offer. I also want you to know. ”
Hunt added: “We also caution against taking things out of context.”
Tavia Hunt (center) and Clark Hunt (right) at the 2023 Super Bowl. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The NFL distanced itself from the ideas Butker expressed in his speech. NFL Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jonathan Beane said in a statement. The Athletic Butker said he gave the speech “in a personal capacity.”
“His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in its commitment to inclusion, and that will only make our league stronger,” Beane said. His remarks were first reported by People.
Legendary college football coach and television analyst Lou Holtz told X on Thursday that he thanked Butker for “standing strong in the values of his faith.”
“Your commencement speech at Benedictine University showed courage and conviction, and I admire it,” Holtz wrote, followed by a sign that people signed to express their appreciation for Butker’s comments. I linked to a form from America First Works for.
(Harrison Butker photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
