Reimer cited his religion as the reason for refusing to wear the Pride warm-up jersey before a game against the New York Islanders on Saturday.
is in the spotlight after refusing to wear a warm-up jersey that supports the LGBTQIA+ community on the San Jose Sharks’ Pride Night.
Reimer, 35, cited his religion as the reason for refusing to wear the Pride jersey before a game against the New York Islanders on Saturday. “I have no hate in my heart for anyone, and I have always strived to treat everyone that I encounter with respect and kindness,” Reimer said in a statement. “In this specific instance, I am choosing not to endorse something that is counter to my personal convictions which are based on the Bible, the highest authority in my life.”
Reimer took questions from local media and transcripts were posted to Twitter by Corey Masisak, who covers the Sharks for the Athletic and first broke the news. “I get what the message is. I think people are trying to support the community and I’m sure people in the community feel marginalized,” Reimer said. “For me, to some extent, that’s what you want to do is you want to love them, but what I keep reiterating is where it intersects with a Christian … you love them, but you can’t support the activity or lifestyle.”
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