The nuns of Benedictine College, where Harrison Butker gave a faith-based commencement speech, released a statement condemning the kicker's address.
Harrison Butker delivered a faith-based speech earlier this week at Benedictine College's commencement ceremony; however, the address is now receiving backlash from members of the Catholic school itself. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker drew controversy with comments made throughout the speech, particularly when he urged women to embrace the title of 'homemaker.' Nuns at the college took issue with that portion of the speech.
The sisters of Mount St. Scholastica do not believe that Harrison Butker’s comments in his 2024 Benedectine College commencement address represent the Catholic, Benedectine, liberal arts college that our founders envisioned and in which we have been so invested,' the nuns said in a statement on Facebook. 'Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to have fostered division.
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.
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