Dodgers Pitcher Kershaw Displays Bible Passage During Pride Night Game

During the Los Angeles Dodgers' Pride Night game against the San Francisco Giants, pitcher Clayton Kershaw wore a rainbow-themed Dodgers hat inscribed with 'Gen 9:12-16,' a Bible passage from Genesis describing God's covenant with Noah symbolized by the rainbow. Kershaw's message emphasized the religious meaning of the rainbow as a sign of God's promise not to flood the earth again, which contrasted with the LGBTQ+ symbolism associated with Pride Month. This gesture sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some praising Kershaw for standing by his faith, while others criticized him for altering a hat meant to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion. Kershaw has previously expressed his discomfort with the Dodgers' 2023 decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, whom he accused of mocking Christianity, clarifying that his concerns were about religious respect rather than opposition to Pride or the LGBTQ+ community. The Dodgers have not publicly commented on Kershaw's latest statement, though they have since introduced a Christian Faith and Family Day event. Kershaw’s quiet protest highlights ongoing tensions between religious expression and LGBTQ+ advocacy within sports organizations.