NHL Player Evokes Christian Faith to Not Participate in LGBT Celebration |
National Review: A player for the Philadelphia Flyers invoked his Christian faith Tuesday night in explaining why he refused to observe the team’s pride night commemoration. Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov refused to join his teammates as they took to the ice during pre-game warmups wearing rainbow jerseys and carrying hockey sticks wrapped in rainbow tape, symbolizing solidarity with the LGBT community. After the festivities, Provorov played in the game against the Anaheim Ducks (National Review). Greg Price: Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov on refusing to wear a rainbow jersey for warm ups during “Pride Night” due to his Russian Orthodox faith (Twitter). |
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Simple, isn't it? Why doesn't everyone have the guts to say so?
His coach backs him.......what a concept!