Chris Broussard Calls Jason Collins “Unchristian” On Air
Yesterday the sports world was buzzing after NBA 12 Year Veteran, Jason Collins announced that he was homosexual in a sports magazine. ESPN Outside the Lines Analyst, added his input which opened up a completely different can of worms:
From The Sound Live:
ESPN Analyst Chris Broussard disagreed however and stuck to his strong religious background, making some comments about the situation on air that brought him into a world of trouble that I’m sure he did not want to step into. On Outside The Line, Broussard said, “If you’re openly living in unrepentant sin, whatever it may be, not just homos-xuality, adultery, fornication…whatever it maybe, I believe that’s walking in open rebellion to God and to Jesus Christ. So I would not characterize that person as a Christian because I don’t think the bible would characterize them as a Christian.”
He continued on Twitter, ”Today on OTL, as part of a larger, wide-ranging discussion on today’s news, I offered my personal opinion as it relates to Christianity, a point of view that I have expressed publicly before,” he tweeted. Saying that he respected those who disagree with him he added, “As has been the case in the past, my beliefs have not and will not impact my ability to report on the NBA. I believe Jason Collins displayed bravery with his announcement today and I have no objection to him or anyone else playing in the NBA.”
ESPN then released a statement in regard to Broussard’s comments:
We regret that a respectful discussion of personal viewpoints became a distraction from today’s news. ESPN is fully committed to diversity and welcomes Jason Collins’ announcement.
NBA Forward, Antwan Jamison, warned TMZ that although players in the NBA seem to be accepting of Collins’ announcement, players in the NBA will still be throwing shade to the 12 year vet as he continues to play in the league.
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