The mission statement of You Can Play is “to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans.” The organization, which has worked with the NHL for 11 years, was founded in memory of Brendan Burke, the son of longtime NHL executive Brian Burke.Īlthough Reimer’s reasoning was simple - “I just came to the conviction that it went against what I believe the Bible says” - he did not arrive at his decision easily. “Wearing pride jerseys, like any celebration jersey worn, is not about the personal feelings of an athlete rather the communication from the team that a community is welcome in the arena and the sport.” “Religion and respect are not in conflict with each other, and we are certainly disappointed when religion is used as a reason to not support our community,” Weaver’s statement said. Kurt Weaver, chief operations officer for the You Can Play Project, expressed disappointment with Reimer’s decision. The Sharks, in a statement, said, “As we promote these standards, we also acknowledge and accept the rights of individuals to express themselves, including how or whether they choose to express their beliefs, regardless of the cause or topic… As an organization, we will not waver in our support of the LGBTQIA+ community and continue to encourage others to engage in active allyship.” Goalies who are not scheduled to start that night’s game still usually take part in the team’s pregame warmups. Reimer, 35, is not slated to play Saturday when the Sharks host the New York Islanders. “But what I’m saying is where it intersects for a Christian and the way I personally and the people close to me in my life interpret the Bible is you love them, but you can’t support the activity or lifestyle.” For me, to some extent, that’s what you want to do, is you want to love them.
“So it’s people trying to come along (with) them in a public way and support them. I think people are trying to show support to the community and I’m sure people in the community feel marginalized,” Reimer said Saturday afternoon.
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The Sharks organization announced a host of activities that revolve around its Pride Night celebration, including wearing warmup jerseys with specific crest and patch artwork designed to show acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community. All other Sharks players are planning to wear the jerseys, team captain Logan Couture said Saturday. Reimer, a devout Christian in his 13th season as an NHL goalie, said he came to the decision earlier this week. SAN JOSE - Sharks goalie James Reimer will not participate in pregame activities tonight, saying the Pride-themed jersey team members are planning to wear in support of the LGBTQIA+ community runs counter to his personal religious convictions.
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