Harrison Butker addresses commencement speech controversy

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker spoke at a gala in Nashville, Tennessee. He talked about his recent commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas. Butker mentioned his Catholic faith and received both support and hate for his views. He said he values his religion more than football and has no regrets about expressing his beliefs. Butker believes that his Catholic values are disliked by many people. He mentioned that he has faced criticism for his speech but also received support for his freedom of religion. The NFL distanced itself from Butker's comments, stating they do not represent the organization's views. Butker's teammate, Travis Kelce, supports him as a person but does not agree with most of his views. Kelce emphasized that everyone has the right to their own beliefs. Butker hopes his speech will encourage others to be unapologetic about their faith and speak out for truth. GLAAD, an LGBTQIA+ organization, criticized Butker's speech as inaccurate and out of touch. Despite the controversy, Butker's friends and teammates, like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, see him as a caring person who wants to make a positive impact.