Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Causes a Stir Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

“You are trying so hard to drum up controversy,” a Butker defender wrote. “In his speech he was talking about how much he cherished his wife and said she ’embraced one of the most important titles of all: homemaker,’ he also went on to say that the most important vocation a man can have is as a father. So no he didn’t say a woman’s most important role is as a homemaker.”

Continuing: “He said one of the most important vocations you can have is as a parent. That goes for both mothers and fathers, and he stressed that family is more important than a job. People try so hard to twist that into sexism, and it just shows that their hearts are filled with hate.”

On the flip side, a critic questioned: “Where does ‘sharing his faith’ direct him to tell half the population how they should live ? Maybe he should focus on helping those in need before he tries to tell people what jobs are allowed.”

“People keep forgetting this is America,” another defender weighed in.

And a second critic said: “I like his kicking but absolutely hate his politics. Football has been my escape from politics and watching what’s happening in our country. I wish he’d shut up and just kick so I don’t start hating him.”

Finally, one user took the middle ground, responding: “Ehh who cares. His faith has no impact on me or my family and friends.”

Revisiting Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker’s Commencement Speech at Benedictine College

The controversy began when Butker delivered the commencement speech at Benedictine College — a private Catholic liberal arts college in Atchison, Kansas — on May 11. He told the audience:

I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you. … Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world.

I can tell you that my beautiful wife, Isabelle, would be the first to say that her life truly started when she began living her vocation as a wife and as a mother. I’m on this stage today, and able to be the man I am, because I have a wife who leans into her vocation.

I’m beyond blessed with the many talents God has given me, but it cannot be overstated that all of my success is made possible because a girl I met in band class back in middle school would convert to the faith, become my wife and embrace one of the most important titles of all: homemaker.

Butker married his wife in 2018. They now have three children together according to New York Post reporter Ryan Dunleavy.