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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought this clearly Christian prayer was out of place at this event. However, if tbe same men would have said a similar message without any reference to their own religion, it would have been ok in my view. Had it been an imam, rabbi, hindu, shaman leader saying a similar “wish” for peace, should have also been ok. Just my point of view. The Copa America, as far as I know, does not have a religious affiliation. If these prayers become the norm, will non-Christians be denied advancement opportunities in Conmebol?  Will members have to demonstrate how religious they are now?  As a previous poster said, “ keep your religion at church and at home”
Signed, a Catholic and Catholic school graduate. [/quote]

Will players on teams that support rainbow flags and BLM be punished or not promoted if they don't have the correct beliefs or post the right things on social media? [/quote]

Simply google Jaelene Hinkle Daniels. Let me know what you find. She is the minority though as many of the USWNT are in fact Christian and co-exist with LGBTQ players and who love and support each other. Tobin Heath and Christen Press are both devoute Christians despite both being LGBTQ.

On the other hand, Rapinoe was a outspoken proponent of Religion and her political views BUT was never disciplined.

The real truth is here you can't have it both ways. You are either are tolerant and inclusive of  most beliefs, no matter the background, or you shouldn't be a part of the US Soccer team. The only exception is are the beliefs that are well defined hateful such as Nazism or Satanism. No room for hate whether Christian, Muslim, or LGBTQ+. It's when you cross a line and turn your US representation to a tool of hate just like Jaelene Hinkle or Megan Rapinoe. Both are the same but different. Refusing to wear colors of LGBTQ+ is no different than kneeling during the National Anthem and showing your hate for our Policemen. Neither need to be part of the game. Don't let someone who's opinion is in the small minority of a group let you paint a broad brush. If you do, you are only part of the other side of the problem. This what media does to all of us now; polarize and pit us against each and all too often we are too blind to see.

As for prayer, whether Christian, Islamic, or whatever, if that prayer is positive and inclusive in nature whether you are a believer or not, their is no reason anyone should find it offensive. No different if an Athiest spoke and put his blessing on the tournament in the name of of the natural universe. All good!

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