NFL responds after Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker delivers controversial commencement speech

The league said in a statement that the views Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker expressed in a speech at Benedictine College “are not those of the NFL as an organization.”
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[@KingOfCorgis339]

Free speech is important, I don't have to like what he says

[@lindadavis5002]

THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT HE SAID!!

[@stevenwilliams1140]

Agreed I don't agree about the woman but some of the other stuff I 100 perfent agree with

[@oIceShards]

@@lindadavis5002I agree

[@sabrabotix]

@@lindadavis5002He’s insinuating that the women of the crowd are going to appreciate having kids and a husband more than passing their classes and having a stable job, I’d say it’s pretty wrong to assume that of all the women there. It’s an unnecessary comment. Keep the focus on the graduates and their current achievement, not whether they are fertile or not. Also turn your caps lock off

[@alhex123]

@@stevenwilliams1140 so it isnt 100% lol

[@Kendell062]

He's a conservative speaking at a conservative school, what did you expect?

[@jreteeksjreteeks8868]

So conservative women only want to be home makers?

[@kittkatdavis1437]

Amen to that!

[@5_to_Life]

What did people think he would say speaking to religious people? Jeez! This Communist group of Media reporters are crossing the line

[@amt9289]

Expert better than that woman hater especially at a commencement.

[@doxoxo779]

Role of women in society? 😂 He needs to preach to men about being providers. Which they aren’t anymore

[@crimsonthumos3905]

He is a traditional Catholic man who was INVITED to speak at a traditional Catholic University full of other traditional Catholics. He said nothing which wasn't official Church teaching. The audience gave him a standing ovation at the end. These are affairs of the Catholic community, if you don't like it- it's simply none of your business.

[@cipycipycipy]

Insidious thoughts grow like this... it's OK for us to challenge him and you

[@robertcervantes9843]

It's all of our business when you push your religious views out into the general public. It affects public policy and attitudes. That matters to everyone whether they're aware of it or not.

[@Nick-vw1lm]

⁠@@cipycipycipyliking family isn’t an “insidious thought.” He’s not defending catholic pedos at least.

[@willthomascalcote2495]

@@robertcervantes9843 if you have a problem with his religious views than you can leave this country. I believe that’s called freedom of religion aka. The First amendment buddy. Cry abt it

[@wednesdayschild3627]

The catechism of the catholic church will tell you what the church teaches.

[@terrydizzydude4087]

Fans have also responded. Butker now sells more jerseys than any other Chief.

[@nibsvkh]

More proof of the misogynistic far right religiously brainwashed American culture!

[@JoseVivas-ct4up]

Yeah we all know americans are knuckledraggers no need to say it

[@Korcasandromedaa]

Lies

[@GizmoBeach]

Those are trolls and like-minded bigots who’ve likely never heard of Butker, if that’s even partly true. His jersey is selling now, it won’t be by June. People move on from stupid moments pretty quick; real fans already had his jersey, and lots of female ones likely discarded theirs by now.

[@empac8631]

Gross

[@doriangray4937]

We would much rather hear a speech from some of the NFL players who have assaulted or abused their spouses or partners, or have been charged with a sexual or other criminal act, and the NFL has no problem still keeping them on the payroll and paying them millions.

[@marne141]

What? lol

[@johnhall3570]

Well you’d need an Ouija board for Aaron Hernandez…

[@user-mg8fn1bq9d]

@@johnhall3570 They can pay him in cash and future considerations (for the next life).

[@undomiel152003]

Both are the same. Forcing a woman to be a mother, when she doesn't want to be is the same as hitting her. It's a form of abuse. Your name says it all.

[@zachloins6342]

​@@undomiel152003 You think Butker is talking about "forcing" women to be mothers? Are you stupid? It's the woman's choice to be traditional, Butker is pointing out that it's the right choice.

[@cristians114]

He said his views at a conservative catholic school what’s the problem? It’s not like he said it at an open mic comedy club? People have lost their minds these days

[@user-mg8fn1bq9d]

Ironically, an open mic comedy club would be the second safest place to say that after a Catholic university commencement!

[@GTOberfest]

Yup we all need to be liberal hiveminds controlled by big government

[@WS-km7tq]

The problem is that he's ignoring the straight strip clubs his teammates visit, which is the same beef he presumably has with LGBTQIA+ people. So why doesn't he say anything about his teammates?

[@ricardojimenez5760]

@@WS-km7tq cause he is a hypocrite, and all that diabolical money has gotten to him

[@lindadavis5002]

​@@ricardojimenez5760 HE'S NOT A HYPOCRITE, BUT, YOU ARE AN IGNORANT IDIOT!!

[@potr6461]

"According to a TikTok post from Susannah Leisegang, a female graduate who was in the audience, a lot of the men were “excited” by Butker’s comments and there “was a standing ovation from everyone in the room” except from Leisegang and about 10-15 other women."

[@rockonwink]

Ironic because his mom is a physicist

[@ssilent8202]

I wonder why that is

[@BlackLiesMatter]

I dont see anything he did wrong. All he did was express about valuing family over career. The media is only overreacting.

[@massagingthisdick]

IKR? He's stating an opinion he has, exercising his rights. People can get butt hurt but fortunately Kroger got enough tissues

[@cipycipycipy]

What was wrong is that he told a bunch of women that in the end being a wife and homemaker will be more satisfying than anything else...😂

[@cipycipycipy]

@@massagingthisdick... We can certainly challenge him and remind the women in the audience that there are many things in their lives that will give them satisfaction and since they are American educated women, they have a choice.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@massagingthisdick]

@@cipycipycipy like I stated before. He’s stating his opinion. Unpopular or not popular, let people be as they please if it makes them happy and other people are not being harmed. You gonna tell China to stop eating dogs? You gonna tell the rest of the worlds to use the lb system?

[@sallyd3700]

And lie about an entire group of people already targeted brutally throughout history, but considering your KZbin username that’s how you roll anyway. What an ugly view of people you must have and how proud you seem to be of it. Shame on you.

[@aldridgesp]

If he hurt your feelings than get your teddy bear and go sit in a dark corner

[@1c2h3e4u5n6g]

Is that what the Catholic Church tell alter boys after they have been forced to have “special time “ with priests ?

[@sashafaitelson6201]

Once again, those preaching inclusivity and tolerance with no tolerance for someone speaking freely about being a man and leading his family.

[@sy1011]

What? He is literally telling other people how to live their lives?

[@julianfoot8748]

Someone praising intolerance and condemning others to hell and being allowed to do so in a public forum? That is the definition of tolerance. Criticising his beliefs is also part of tolerance. You seem very confused, and no doubt will see any form of criticism as intolerance of your beliefs. Very amusing.

[@TxSparkee]

Inclusivity and tolerance? 😂 He doesn’t seem to show much for the lgbt community. And his comments can basically be summed up as “women belong in the kitchen”. Yeah what a leader.

[@astr0creep6x6x6]

@@sy1011 he isn't telling, he is recommending to live life by virtue, to embrace what is to come with open arms and positivity and to surround yourself with those who challenge and support you - in a post God world.

[@ernestt5703]

@@sy1011He’s not telling anyone to do anything he’s expressing his own political and religious beliefs. If you want to preach tolerance you can’t demonize people who disagree with you.

[@myohmy7368]

The NFL represents the nightclub and arrests. Dating celebrities and overall hubris.

[@joycemiller1393]

A Catholic man who follows his faith. Just because people don’t like or agree with what he said doesn’t mean he didn’t speak the truth. I have great respect for him.

[@Lemonjuice79]

This college Religious affiliation is catholic. Giving a commencement speech that is in line with their beliefs makes absolute sense. What does not make any sense is, what exactly are all the offended individuals doing at a Catholic College listening to their commencement speech. If you don’t like their beliefs then stay away. Catholics are entitled to express their values and beliefs as well as all other individuals especially in their domain.

[@johnhall3570]

But he’s a public figure and as such his words carry more weight than the average person’s. As a public figure he’s subject to scrutiny, and when a public figure spouts a garbage opinion that insults and degrades half our population by saying they’re only fit to be housewives and baby factories, he’s gonna get flak for it!

[@user-mg8fn1bq9d]

@@johnhall3570 That's not what he said but keep listening to sound bites provided to you by the "honest" media that has no ulterior motives.

[@cristians114]

@@johnhall3570 It was said at a conservative catholic school not some open mic comedy club? What happened to free speech?? Boyyy it seems like that gets taken away little by little till there isn’t any left if it doesn’t align with the view of what is today. People have different truths and we don’t all got to agree to them but at least respect each other even if you don’t see eye to eye rather then get up set..

[@johnhall3570]

@@cristians114 I realize this was all said at an uptight conservative Catholic college, but this guy is a public figure. He HAD to know this would get recorded and broadcast, especially knowing how contrary his views are to mainstream U.S. society! And yes, he has every right to say stuff like this. Equally, people have every right to dump on him for promoting such outdated opinions. Freedom of speech does NOT equal freedom from consequences, no matter where this was said in the first place!

[@rsellers7090]

You forgot to mention rape, pedophilia, torture, oppression, murder, lies and coverups. This goes for all abrahamic religions.

[@logicaldennis1245]

He holds a degree from Georgia in Industrial Engineering, so he is not just a jock, for those saying he only kicks a football, and he never said don’t be successful, just to prioritize.

[@HellenVanPattersonPatton80]

Uh...Georgia. Home of MTG. And setting for movie Deliverance. Wasn't he in the movie? The one playing the banjo?

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

yup and most engineers think with a technical mind and not logical.

[@johnhall3570]

And his mother has two degrees and a prestigious science-based job. Should SHE have stayed home and become a baby-producing housewife instead of following her dreams and ambitions?

[@crimsonthumos3905]

He is a traditional Catholic man who was INVITED to speak at a traditional Catholic University full of other traditional Catholics. He said nothing which wasn't official Church teaching. The audience gave him a standing ovation at the end. These are affairs of the Catholic community, if you don't like it- it's simply none of your business.

[@user-jq1kw4bt7r]

@@crimsonthumos3905 Verse? Don't comment on official church teaching you are not a priest.

[@paulrice8342]

For 1000s of years, people have spoken out about sin. They have been persecuted too, but showed courage and endured it. Don’t think you can shame him into calling wrong right.

[@JB-js4xi]

Don't think the majority of real Americans believe his rot about women. This is 2024 and this is a secular world and nation.

[@sallyd3700]

“And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love Yeah they'll know we are Christians by our love” UNLESS you’re gay, trans, women not content to be pets, Jewish… “Congress just passed a bill where stating something as basic as the biblical teaching of who killed Jesus could land you in jail.” Now, who do you think he was referring to? The Romans? Funny, I don’t recall Congress passing a law saying anything about the Romans…unless he meant Jewish people. He’s referring to H.R. 6090. So he’s anti semitic AND a liar? The Jews did NOT kill Jesus. Did you actually read the transcript of his speech? He’s all over the place like a bad rash spouting intolerance, misogyny, toxic masculinity and historical inaccuracies that have been used as tropes against entire groups. I’d think as Christians this would be an insult to you, unless you actually believe the same steaming pile of excrement. If so, your beliefs are nothing more than a reflection of yourself, and not any divine being whatsoever.

[@user-mg8fn1bq9d]

@@JB-js4xi The only thing rotting around this country is the culture and it's decline into degeneracy. It's OK though...I've lived long enough to see some of the glory days. No empire lasts on top forever and someone else will take the top spot eventually.

[@shay5839]

@@JB-js4xiYes the majority do agree and this is still a majority Christian country and whether that annoys you or not doesn’t change that fact! Deal with it cause you have no choice!

[@JB-js4xi]

@@shay5839 lmao .. you're brain washed. Freedom OF religion means the right to practice ANY religion without being arrested. ANY. America is NOT a Christian nation just because you are a Christian and want it to be. You've also been lied to that a majority of Americans are sexist and homophobic just because you are. Please educate yourself to actual facts.

[@southerncharm1382]

Once again the Alphabet People showing their proclaimed "Tolerance"

[@thetannaree]

Once again a klanconcubine illustrating her obedience

[@user-jq1kw4bt7r]

Once again the, "just kick the ball people."

[@Mastabeats1]

Disney giving them a voice. lol

[@johnhall3570]

Incel says what now?

[@hms19018]

@@user-jq1kw4bt7rand he makes millions.

[@JeffBarksdale-wp6ki]

He kicked that ball 80 yds !!

[@ChipmunkRapidsMadMan1869]

He kicked the media in the balls 80 yards

[@sird2333]

Piss on the NFL. They lost me with the kneelers.

[@GTOberfest]

Yeah its mindless entertainment but now it's all about brainwashing and nothing else

[@tokyosan7906]

The message he delivered was appropriate for the audience he was speaking to. If you don't like it, too bad so sad.

[@nightwingdemon]

Yeah i dont get it either. Why should anybody care. Honestly, same thing back in the 1930's. If the evil mustache man was espousing horrid beliefs and rallying people to violence why should amybody care? Speeches never ever lead to anything bad happening. Ever.

[@user-tb4ee1jh8j]

What nerve, mansplaining to women how they feel, what they want, what they look forward to.

[@g11rfe87]

what is mansplaining exactly, and how does the use of that word differentiate you from him? 🤡

[@targgthewise2892]

Leftist Dipchit.

[@stcolreplover]

We love our Mansplainers!!!

[@Wh1teLux]

The amount of evidence that proves this point is all around you. Don't be toxic about facts the "Modern Woman" is toxic and destructive.

[@Wh1teLux]

More like facts being told.

[@ChuckMock3826]

It’s called freedom of speech… It doesn’t matter whether you agree or disagree. He has the right to say what he believes. Give it a rest! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TxSparkee]

I’m sure that goes for protesters too right?

[@ChuckMock3826]

@@TxSparkee Duh. 🙄 Of course it applies to protesters. You can say whatever you want. But when you start engaging in violence, and doing things that attract attention to yourself and away from everything else, then you are crossing the line.

[@missinterpretation4984]

Since the school invite him, they should refund all the women for giving them degrees based on diabolical lies.

[@someguy_18]

@Sam-jw5vr that has been the narrative from the right for quite sometime now.

[@eii7316]

😅exactly.

[@Wh1teLux]

How are they lies ? All evidence points to this being correct. And this is the problem you just on autopilot pre-programmed response. Why do you look at some information on the topic and you might find out just how destructive the modern woman is.

[@joshuaradick5679]

The school is pretty up front about it's tone. You don't attend that school without knowing that is a pretty common world view at that school.

[@sallyd3700]

This!!!! I typed the same thing before I read your post. Yes, yes, yes!!!!

[@leotion]

A distinct difference should be acknowledged between sexism and religious opinions. Butker is receiving backlash because of his comments about women's rights and their roles in society. He is quoted as saying that their greatest joy should be being mothers and homemakers, not in workplace jobs. Nowhere in the Bible is it said that women should not or can not be part of the working community. In fact, so many conservative and working Christian and Catholic women that I know personally have rejected his speech for that comment as it disrespects the effort that they put in to be treated fairly in their workplaces because of sexist ideas like this. Yes, he has the right to free speech, and yes, this speech was given at a conservative university. However, this does not excuse the offensive ideas he communicated.

[@Visiontech]

Robin Roberts tried to put something in there and barely got a nibble.

[@drogon2339]

So he can have a career but not his wife? He just told all those women that even with a diploma and four years of college that they’re nothing unless they marry and have children. That there lives haven’t started or mean anything until they have a husband!!

[@melopsicodelia]

What? When did he said that? He never did, you are implying that.

[@igloozoo3771]

Yeah, most women and men do eventually feel they are nothing when they ar 50 if they didn't build and raise a family. He is just telling the truth. Family is everything. Doesn't mean everyone gets to have one, but that should still be the higher goal to strive for regardless of one's religion. Feminists are the ones who are bamboozling women.

[@jonvich3011]

What? Talk about stretching the truth! He didn’t say anything like that. You shouldn’t twist peoples words. You know better.

[@ryancampbell5039]

He ain’t lying

[@johnhall3570]

@@melopsicodeliaHe’s the one who implied it, not the poster who clearly saw what he meant!

[@rebeccapatterson649]

Finally, a man who stands up for the role of mothers as homemakers. Yay, maybe it’s the start of a mother and child reunion!

[@marisamentink2301]

I see nothing wrong with his speech because I’m stay home mom.

[@eaglefan941]

God bless you. My wife is too. i always wanted her to have a part time job. She insisted 20 years ago it was best for the children. I installed in myself and my 4 boys , to provide and protect the FAMILY.

[@Nanael24]

So you want the freedom to be anything. But only for you? The term that would best describe someone who hates religion and wants to see it cease to exist is antireligious. This word encapsulates the opposition to religion, religious beliefs, and religious institutions.

[@shaesantiago1188]

The whole speech was beautiful. My opinion as a Christian. We as parents should be in our children's lives and usher them in the right directions in life. How is any of that wrong? Just my opinion as a woman and as a mother his speech was beautiful

[@naydeepolanco1603]

The only problem with his speech is, he assumed everyone there was aligned with Christian beliefs, after all it was a Catholic School. But unfortunately the woke mobb was present.

[@Hoppingfroggo]

He literally said that being apart of the LGBTQ community is a deadly sin. Homophobic much.

[@cipycipycipy]

.. if you don't understand that he was condescending to a bunch of women who just graduated from college then I feel sorry for you🙏🏿

[@shay5839]

@@cipycipycipythey gave him a standing ovation! It is a Catholic school and they agreed with him as do many millions of us American women! Deal with it cause we aren’t going anywhere and will never give in to you reprobates!

[@nightwingdemon]

​@@shay5839lol yeah all the men. Misogyny shouldnt be excused just because its popular in a given place.

[@MJW173]

of course a man who plays games for a living is talking down to women with actual careers🙄

[@chobiden7770]

so we know what a woman is again?

[@montee3766]

He's uplifting women not talking down to them. He's simply saying you should see marriage and family as the ultimate goal in life which gives you infinite happiness and treat your career as a financial road to get there which honestly sounds like advice good parents would give you.

[@scray00]

@@montee3766 agreed.

[@greetingsearthlingspluto6666]

I thought you didn't know what a women was?

[@CuteShiba]

@@montee3766that’s not what he said lmfao 💀 he said he literally said even though you guys may lead a successful life, but you should only value getting married and having children, some people aren’t Catholics lmfao

[@captainsmartass3368]

Just imagine thinking wanting a FAMILY or CHILDREN is offensive or a bad thing

[@nicolebrewer3850]

This guy...why is he even speaking at a commencement? He kicks a ball for a living! Not exactly the portrait of academic success.

[@greetingsearthlingspluto6666]

Do you make as much money as he does? Which commencement are you speaking at?

[@bretthaines2676]

If you believe financial worth is correlated to intelligence, you must be absurdly broke. ​@greetingsearthlingspluto6666

[@kiaramcneese8501]

Exactly I agree

[@nicolebrewer3850]

@@greetingsearthlingspluto6666 I'm also not the subject of this video. Did he make his money through academics, or because he can kick a ball? He's speaking at a commencement. Not usually the place where you expect to find a lot of people whose goal is to become a homemaker. I have nothing against homemakers, but I do suggest knowing your audience before giving a speech.

[@user-ur7qh2mu3k]

Doing better than you. Cope harder Sir.

[@Dan_Boston]

Where are all the “stick to sports” people? 🤔

[@krisjones4051]

He was literally invited to speak at a university which shares his worldview-you’re mentally obese.

[@jflow178]

"Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes".

[@potr6461]

and from one half of the founders: “The sisters of Mount St. Scholastica do not believe that Harrison Butker’s comments in his 2024 Benedictine College commencement address represent the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college that our founders envisioned and in which we have been so invested.”...."Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to have fostered division. One of our concerns was the assertion that being a homemaker is the highest calling for a woman. We sisters have dedicated our lives to God and God’s people, including the many women whom we have taught and influenced during the past 160 years. These women have made a tremendous difference in the world in their roles as wives and mothers and through their God-given gifts in leadership, scholarship, and their careers."...“Our community has taught young women and men not just how to be “homemakers” in a limited sense, but rather how to make a Gospel-centered, compassionate home within themselves where they can welcome others as Christ, empowering them to be the best versions of themselves. We reject a narrow definition of what it means to be Catholic. We are faithful members of the Catholic Church who embrace and promote the values of the Gospel, St. Benedict, and Vatican II and the teachings of Pope Francis.”

[@daynal9594]

God Bless this man...this is what's wrong with this world today...we need more men like him ❤

[@leticiagarcia4980]

Wow ,Bravo Bravo Bravo ,por fin alguien deja el miedo a un lado ,♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️y dice la verdad pese a quien le pese

[@shoppingwithpam]

Loved the speech! Good job:)

[@kipbeer2011]

can't be talking about family to the blacks

[@jimmays110]

It was a beautiful and truthful speech ! Thanks Harrison.

[@gemcan54]

The devil's head and his minions are on fire when the truth is said. Butker God bless you.

[@godhatesyoupersonally]

No. Uh... no. Sorry that as a woman I don't want to be reduced to a wife and mother. I am a person not an object. Bearing children is not my only purpose.

[@gemcan54]

@@godhatesyoupersonally Mmm,alpha, daddy, are you one of those real changed men that can have a baby?

[@DolaFiche]

😂😂😂​@@gemcan54

[@godhatesyoupersonally]

@gemcan54 no I'm a woman my username is a joke with my buddies

[@shay5839]

@@godhatesyoupersonallyAnd? The world doesn’t revolve around your beliefs and many millions of us American women agree with what he said!

[@HummaKavula-DontVoteForStupid]

I’m not sure why they feel the need to mention he got a standing ovation. Do you know who else got standing ovations at their rallies? Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot, Idi Amin… you see where I’m going with this? Just because people get a standing ovation doesn’t mean that they were right and just in what they said.

[@sportstalkwithadrink2023]

How people gonna be mad at this. If that's his opinion.

[@mrb4886]

Do not play without your helmet.

[@LukeGordy]

His speech was 100% fact. He never tore anyone down. He just said it like it is. Evil people hate it when their evil is exposed by the light.

[@igloozoo3771]

I work in same IT company for the past 24 years and so many women chose to give up their 6 figure salaries to stay home and raise a family during Covid and never returned. Feminism is really bamboozling women when raising a great family is all that many need for fulfillment. Even men would stay at home if they had that option.

[@jreteeksjreteeks8868]

So it is evil for me be a software engineer because I am a women. Make it make sense. How is me having a job as a woman is evil? Please explain?

[@kodyscot9360]

ADAM:u will be the mother of mankind EVE: i want a career

[@josephsuarez9594]

His speech was 100% opinion. He just said his truth and not necessarily the truth of others. Evil people also like to impose their views on others when they hide behind religion to avoid defending themselves from archaic views.

[@stcolreplover]

@@jreteeksjreteeks8868 are you susceptible to reason? I can explain the position of the Church if you want.

[@Jonjon25629]

Pretty bold to say “it’s about the graduates, not the speaker’s personal views” When lgbt is literally pushing their views onto kids, clothes, sports, movies, books, music and television shows. And as a bisexual man, this “pride” crap has gotten way out of hand. People need to be put under control.

[@celestehalack601]

June is the month of the Sacred Heart

[@HellenVanPattersonPatton80]

That's wonderful. It's also Gay Pride Month. Not at all mutually exclusive. Unless you're a christofascist white nationalist. Are you?

[@kennethphegley3806]

Very much respected and proud that he stood on facts and not a personal thought or opinion. I am surprised but, glad to say Good Job.

[@ricardojimenez5760]

what facts? everything he said is personal thought and opinion lol

[@janedo-re-mi2738]

Everything he said was his personal opinion based on his personal religious views.

[@voltairegirl2953]

Facts. That was nothing but his (antiquated) opinions.

[@lindadavis5002]

WOW!! BUTKER, THAT WAS AN AWESOME SPEECH!! DON'T PAY ANY ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO CRITICIZE YOU, BECAUSE THEY'RE IGNORANT!!

[@sirekakhemai3254]

This speech was inappropriate & disrespectful for a graduation. My mom is a SAHM & suffered bc of it. She told me to get a career so I wouldn't end up like her. That wasn't a lie, it's life advice I needed to hear.

[@GTOberfest]

He's 100% correct imo

[@sirekakhemai3254]

@@GTOberfest I don't believe pursuing a career is a diabolical lie. It's a privilege my mother didn't get, and I'm grateful I have

[@mschell8022]

​@@sirekakhemai3254It's very sad when younger generations of women seem to forget what their grandmothers experienced.

[@madeleinetremblay9315]

HE SAID THAT TO THE WOMEN ABOUT TO GRADUATE!?! Wow he totally tainted their big day what a bum, ew.

[@edwardmille8879]

He made his speech at a Catholic School. He can live his life and say what he wants as long as he doesn't try to impose it on me freedom of religion but also separation of church and state

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

I’m not offended by him, but you have to admit that his speech was absolutely tone deaf.

[@jenw5440]

So I’m sure he believes that “life” begins at conception but then said his wife’s life started only after she became a homemaker. So which is it??

[@stcolreplover]

Ahahahah, please try harder

[@Tannish-we9sd]

AWESOME comment! Go off QUEEN! 👑💃

[@targgthewise2892]

Oh. You’re stoopid. Ok then. Typical leftist

[@HodgePodgeVids1]

Way to twist words to fit your agenda. Life does start at conception by the way and that's a biological fact.

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Maybe listen again Jen pay attention this time

[@JerichoMile4]

Harrison Butker is cool and played at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2013 - 2016)

[@tejanoj3017]

See how people who think like him don't put themselves in other people's shoes? Narrow-minded.

[@Wh1teLux]

Incorrect and hypocritical. Think about what you just wrote out.

[@eaglefan941]

Maybe he knows history. Before 1960s before all liberal policies , we thrived. No mass shootings, no divorce, no abortion, God and strong family were everything. Now women are angry, not happy when they get old. Divorced ,not many children. My grandmas and great aunts said they were very happy They were very educated, not stupid Like feminists say they were

[@kathy6239]

I see no problem with what he said. It’s no one’s business what happen’s in a marriage.

[@personface108]

Then why is it his business if it's nobodys?

[@marlynnek6449]

You must be an over 50 trad wife. He sounded like he was straight out of the 1940s.

[@HellenVanPattersonPatton80]

Beaten regularly by your husband, are ya Kathy?

[@user-fw6kg9fc4h]

It was completely inappropriate because he tried to instill HIS VALUES as the ONLY VALUES that should be upheld..

[@frankiecal3186]

He stood his ground like a man. Respect ✊️

[@NorthWoodsGirl70]

I bet they are sorry they asked him to speak. We will not go backwards. We will go forward.

[@ACeezy3114]

Wow just wow

[@tinab4997]

As a Jewish American woman with a thriving professional life, I think his speech was ignoring. God bless America.

[@tannerstauffer3980]

nice try

[@wh3elson]

1. No one cares 2. Good thing you didn’t attend the CATHOLIC school, where they teach CATHOLIC values, and was given a CATHOLIC speech by a CATHOLIC

[@violetaherrera9368]

El es libre de expresar lo que el piensa como los demás exponen sus ideologías, así como hablan del aborto a fabor y el orgullo gay el también tiene el derecho de expresar su opinión ❤

[@mohamudmohamed9049]

A great speech. Stand up for your faith. And defend with your life.

[@NIKIFICTION]

He is right! As a woman and mother, we were lied to! I know this firsthand! You cannot “have it all” and have quality of life. This is not an antiquated way of thinking, but a new way of thinking in that, we as women DID try to have it all and became increasingly more exhausted and depressed! Also, he was talking to Catholics at a Catholic University! As a Catholic, this is in alignment with our values. Imagine if he were a Muslim speaking at a Muslim college. It would not get the same attention. It is a prejudice that this country holds towards ALL Christians.

[@user-mb8qi3ky5q]

A 28-year-old male field kicker telling women about women. Narcissist

[@terrydizzydude4087]

If Butker identified as a woman would he then be able to tell women about women?

[@user-mb8qi3ky5q]

@@terrydizzydude4087 oh h3ll no

[@kidvictorious33]

he’s brave for speaking the truth, and said exactly what a lot of people are thinking, but are too afraid of saying. 🙏👏

[@potr6461]

men, men are thinking this - they want an excuse to have dominion to beat to rule, disgusting men.

[@ameygonzalez5788]

I am not a mother nor am I married. My greatest accomplishment was the life I chose to live and the contribution I will make in my field of study. With that said, he was speaking to a conservative catholic college and they all hold those views. In the USA, they have a right to their views and in no way does their view keep me from practicing science.

[@zcorpalpha2462]

Fire Him & Jail Him

[@user-wi2dp3ol9m]

I'm big fan of this guy now.Yes, the right to see whatever you want and why are you even reporting about this?He did it in his own church

[@MrElmoCA]

Standing ovation for his speech!! God bless him and the Chiefs!!

[@randihubbard1352]

I am an educated woman in my 30s and must say he is absolutely right! My greatest role is being a stay at home mom and housewife! ❤👏 and I’m so glad he actually used the word “sin”.

[@forgingstrength6119]

The WORST role.

[@wethepeople905]

So if the minority of people that don't like his views call him derogatory names and trash talk him. That is acceptable. They spend entirely too much of their lives trying to ruin those who don't agree with them and claiming all other viewpoints should not be tolerated. YUP! THAT'S TREATING PEOPLE FAIRLY!!

[@elizabethdouglas8854]

She said his views are “outdated” on gay rights. God is not outdated

[@jdcidc6000]

Controversial?

[@snowburd1942]

Harrison is a bad ass kicker. But my goidness. What a young man❤❤❤ This is how males should be.😮😮 Go Harrison❤ Go Chiefs heart❤

[@elizabethdouglas8854]

The NFL needs to also have inclusion rights for conservative Catholic men too

[@warfart1]

I think it comes down to the devaluation of the traditional family unit. No one is advocating for barefoot illiterate pregnant teenage mothers in the kitchen, or opposing women doing what they want to do. It's the idea that the biggest source of pride in your day to day life should be your job, your level of professional achievement. While those are indeed healthy points of pride in ones self and contributes to a persons overall social and mental health as well as their income, how could having built a happy, healthy, and loving family that you get to enjoy everyday possibly be thought of as a lesser acomplishment than a professional achievment? Being a dedicated homemaker is not only hard work, but it's also the most important position in the world for each and every family. The idea that young women have been liberated from a position of domestic servitude (which is actual a position of near ultimate power and authority in a home) to only go on to work in an office is a laughable. Given the opportunity I would love to stay at home and invest my time and effort into my family. It would be a much more rewarding than devoting my precious little time on Earth for the benefit of my boss. I certainly don't feel free, I feel trapped by my career, there's other things I'd rather be doing. But this is only my point of view, if a young woman wants to pursue attainment in the professional world, then why does it seem like the arguement is presented as it has to be one or the other, why can't she have both? Why can't she have a job and start a family, either before, after, or even at the same time? Yes, one would suffer because of the other, but that's life, which is dealing with reality on reality's terms. That's why I continue working, but I always keep thing in perspective, at the end of the day it's just a job, but my family will always be home when I get there, and they are the reason I do what I do. They are the most important thing to me, and I don't see any reason why being a homemaker would be seen as a lesser accomplishment.

[@jenniferperez1944]

God bless him 🙏🏻✝️🌹👑💍🕊️✨

[@elab8639]

I’m so glad he spoke out, because these people exist and they vote. Do you???

[@cipycipycipy]

Yes, I vote… The Bible is not the only truth… I do believe in a separation of church and state do you?

[@pam9231]

I was wondering if this young man has any idea what life was like for women back “in the good old days”? Does he realize how many women had to get jobs and support themselves & their children when their husbands left them for someone younger, lost their job,became ill, or died. I don’t think women put their jobs first. By getting an education you will be able to provide a safety net for the family.

[@silkysmooth1968]

Its not outdated.

[@rvierra7235]

There is a reason thousands of us no longer watch the NFL any longer, or purchase their products.

[@jlv3x]

What does this have to do with the NFL? He's sharing his own backwards views, while completely misinterpreting Taylor Swift who loudly supports the LGBTQ community. Usually when people make idiotic statements they are completely their own unsupported ideas.

[@BBB4416]

The NFL is ok with Tyreek Hill and his irresponsible actions having 10 kids with multiple woman including 4 different kids in one year …. What an embarrassment

[@johnmoore4714]

I'm so glad he spoke the truth 🙌

[@celestehalack601]

God bless you and your family

[@user-jq1kw4bt7r]

Wow didn't realize it was like this when they said that schools are sounding like German schools in the 30s!

[@matthewhawkins4624]

Well when some people have been repeatedly judged guilty for inducing disease and possible plagues on "Christian" European countries for centuries because they believe in Judaism only, there may very well be similarities.

[@matthewhawkins4624]

I already posted once on this comment that was no doubt within my rights but wasn't allowed to be viewed in this dictated, anti-christian government run by elitist. The USA is a dictatorship!

[@matthewhawkins4624]

And they give this comment top priority to be viewed! Hmmm...

[@user-jq1kw4bt7r]

@@matthewhawkins4624 What's wrong with the comment? I just hadn't seen what was going on in college campuses and heard Bibi saying they are sounding like the ones in Germany from the 30's. I did not realize how apt the comparison was.

[@matthewhawkins4624]

@@user-jq1kw4bt7r Well I believe you do see the problem and you're being manipulative! Referring to Germanys mentality in the 30's according to every movie made depicts it as hate centered. So you don't agree with him and you comment that he's hate centered close to being like the Germans in the world War days. That's hate speech you are doing, like if I said the way people are disagreeing with him and trying to take him out is like when the Judaist Jews were accused, tried and executed for poisoning water all over Europe by Christian believing royalties. You see any similarities?

[@roccogammonesr.8755]

Its a Catholic organization thats' a platform for moral values which he exposited God Bless him for his bold integrity

[@lindadavis5002]

THAT WAS AN EXCELLENT SPEECH!! THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT HE SAID!!

[@Visiontech]

He's saying that no matter what women will cherish their families more than their jobs. What's so wrong about people putting families first? As for many of the other things... Ministers, and Priests say the same things every Sunday morning. He has a difference of opinion on life.

[@johnhall3570]

And he has every right to hold those opinions. That doesn’t mean he should’ve inflicted them on an unsuspecting audience at a university convocation!

[@johnhall3570]

And remember - freedom of speech does NOT mean freedom of consequences from that free speech!

[@Fredrickthe2nd]

@@johnhall3570inflicted his speech on them they could just put their hands over their ears and not listen then

[@user-mg8fn1bq9d]

@@johnhall3570 Unsuspecting room of Catholics at a Catholic school commencement where he got a standing ovation at the end! 🤪🤪🤪

[@GTOberfest]

Everything..they want children in schools being brainwashed into slavery and ignorance

[@IraWhittaker]

good for him

[@cle_roknn3742]

He has a right to speak his mind. He was simply speaking to a group of like minded individuals about what he feels are issues in society. He got a standing ovation from the crowd, so it must have been what they believe as well. Remember that, he has a right to speak and his audience believes the same thing. He should not have been “doxed” either. Now, he needs to keep his religious beliefs out of my home, my culture, and my country. This is The United States of America, not some Catholic theocracy where his version of the almighty gets to tell me how to live my life. You do you brother, I’ll worry about me because I think your dead wrong.

[@doggdayz]

Pretty much everybody would agree with Butker's opinion, if it wasn't framed in a conservative speech. My kids and spouse matter to me much more than any title or promotion I've received. Those who juggle family and career pretty much all agree on that.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

"U.S. conservatives have replaced faith with ideology." ~ The Pope

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@Sam-jw5vr Jesus' sermon on the mount was, "Nothing but a bunch of liberal talking points." - MAGA Want to try again, little buddy?

[@immortalasirpa6006]

They've replaced faith with noxious *self-worship,* but I don't expect a creature like the pope to admit that. Pope heads a massive organization devoted to the destruction of women and the unquestioned worship of the phallus. He lacks the integrity to save Catholicism from destroying itself.

[@montee3766]

Pope also endorsed gay people are we not gonna talk about that? Laying with another man as you would with a woman is not okay according to the bible.

[@chobiden7770]

Because the Catholic Church is the epitome of virtue. Keep them away from your kids

[@neahkrayou8730]

​@@michaelccopelandsr7120You do realize Jesus Christ was/is liberal, right?

[@codyshirk1485]

How come if we don’t like pride we have to keep our mouth shut but the pride people won’t let us be free with our opinion

[@waking-up]

i already lost respect for any talking heads on major media but this segment ended it, especially with Strahan. Shows how dumb people really are by taking the bait and going along with 'how wrong this speech' is without fully understanding what it was saying and to whom.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Without hate and fear in your heart, the MAGA party can't control you.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@Sam-jw5vr Discrimination and hate ARE his views. MAGA mentality on full display.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@Sam-jw5vr Those ARE his views, little buddy. MAGA advocates for discrimination and hate.

[@montee3766]

I'm sorry but lower taxes, less unemployment and better overall cost of living are just so convincing.

[@chobiden7770]

ironic coming from the party who wants safe spaces, says misgendering is violence and will attack anyone who wearing a red hat.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

@@montee3766 It'd be SO MUCH worse under your orange, false idol.

[@laurencaulton103]

I get all my advice from jocks. Don't you? His "personal capacity" is limited.

[@rosemarie5449]

Who do you get your advice from?

[@russellborden5565]

This is America. Should Harrison Butker be chided by ideologues who disagree with him? We all become ideologues who think our take on an issue is the only important one. If Harrison wants someone's opinion, I bet he would ask them.

[@jerimiahhamby4790]

I mean, seriously. That’s a standard right wing Christian conservative republican voter bubble speech. Short sighted, leave it to beaver, father knows best,”traditional values” way out of touch with reality. Is it really that big of a deal? Don’t invite him to “your” venue. I did enjoy Eddie Vedder’s response

[@DerekWrites]

You had one job Butker. Show up, read Oh The Places You Will Go, and collect your check or honorary doctorate or whatever

[@maildeliverysubsystemmaile9178]

Ha!! Lol!! ❤😂😂

[@stcolreplover]

Instead he chose Greatness!

[@sallyd3700]

@@stcolreplover When? I must have missed it after all the news of him shitting the bed. He somehow pulled out a win?

[@Eternally_Catholic]

​@@sallyd3700 Ironically to the world, the most despised saints are some of the most remembered after their death. Jesus will always be the most influential person ever. God has a great sense of humor.

[@johnhall3570]

@@stcolreploverMust be a definition of “greatness” of which I was previously unaware!

[@jdbnomad]

Imagine a Catholic person espousing traditional Catholic values at a traditional Catholic college! Obviously he should have talked about Free Free Palestine or Trans Eskimo Rights or promote public outdoor masking. You know...something approved by the MSM. Duh...

[@sallyd3700]

Or, or, or he could have maybe espoused something that didn't offend and diminish every woman in the graduating class. Or any there that are gay. Love how degradation of others is considered "traditional Catholic values", and the absolute obscene irony of that phrase considering the horror priest have inflicted and the massive payouts and cover ups funded by tax free donations. Yeah, values..."you" keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it does.

[@targgthewise2892]

@@sallyd3700weird they gave him a standing ovation. Dumas. Stay angry ya permanent victim

[@targgthewise2892]

@@sallyd3700teachers have a vastly greater percentage of molesting kids. Fact.

[@jeffwilliams59]

You're a complete Muppet.

[@sallyd3700]

@@targgthewise2892 Oooooo! A standing ovation. Gosh! 🙄Dumas was a famous author. You fail at insults too. That tracks. Also, “Graduating Student at KC Chiefs Harrison Butker's Controversial Speech Speaks Out, Says She Booed but He Got 'Standing Ovation', Reaction from the men in audience was horrible saying “F*** yeah!”, women were taken aback”