Harrison Butker Facing another statement condemning him Controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College last weekend. Only it comes from a unique source.
in a statement shared via facebookThe Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica – a “founding body and sponsor of the Benedictine College” – said they felt it “necessary” to respond to Butker’s comments.
The nuns wrote, “The Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica do not believe that Harrison Butker’s comments in the Benedictine College Class of 2024 commencement address represent the Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college that our Founders envisioned and “In which we have invested so much.” “Instead of promoting unity in our Church, our nation, and the world, his comments have promoted division. One of our concerns was his claim that being a housewife is the greatest responsibility a woman can have. We sisters have spent our lives dedicated to God and God’s people, including the many women whom we have taught and influenced during the past 160 years, these women have used their God-given gifts in leadership, scholarship, in their roles as wives and mothers Have brought tremendous change to the world through this and their careers.”
In his speech, Butker, a supporter of the Kansas City Chiefs, criticized President Joe Biden and various other political topics, saying, “Bad policies and bad leadership have negatively impacted major life issues. Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, Euthanasia, as well as degenerated cultural values and increasing support for the media, all stem from the prevalence of the disorder.”
She also took aim at what she called “dangerous gender ideology”, adding to a coyly candid criticism of Pride Month. But the most talked-about part of Butker’s speech was when she addressed the female graduates of Benedictine’s Class of 2024.
He said, “I think it is you women who have told the most diabolical lies.” “Some of you may lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that most of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. Let me tell you I hope my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say that her life truly began when she began living her vocation as a wife and a mother.”
In their response, the Benedictine nuns said, “Our community teaches young women and men not only how to be ‘housewives’ in the limited sense, but how to create within themselves a gospel-centered, compassionate home where they can welcome others. Empowering them to become 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 the values of the Gospel, St. Benedict, and the Vatican. And promote the teachings of II and Pope Francis.”
He added, “We want to be known as an inclusive, welcoming community that embraces the Benedictine values that have endured for more than 1500 years and span every continent and nation. We believe That those values are the core of Benedictine College.” “We thank all who support our Mount community and our values. With St. Benedict, we pray, ‘Let us prefer nothing for Christ’s sake, and may he bring us all together in eternity Lead to life.'”
The Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica are the latest group to condemn Butker’s comments. Earlier this week, The NFL shared a statement Via Jonathan Bean, the league’s senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer.
“Harrison Butker gave the speech in his personal capacity,” Bean told ET in a statement. “His views are not the views of the NFL as an organization. The NFL remains steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger.”
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