Harrison Butker's Viral Commencement Speech & Christian Parents
"Harrison spoke boldly about Christian values, especially marriage and family values rooted in the Scriptures, which, I believe, the churches of Christ should affirm, and regarding which we may need restoration." This Spring, Harrison Butker, kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, gave the commencement speech at the graduation ceremony of Benedictine College, a Roman Catholic institution. The video, broadcast on YouTube and other social media platforms, quickly went viral, inspiring a media backlash but instilling courage in many believers who supported Butker’s speech. Much has been said about it, and this post isn't intended to convince his detractors of anything or express agreement with everything he said. But Harrison spoke boldly about Christian values, especially marriage and family values rooted in the Scriptures, which, I believe, the churches of Christ should affirm, and regarding which we may need restoration. The same can be said across the spectrum of Christendom...