The Last Team Standing: Texas Rangers

In my previous story, I've discussed the situation involving Blake Treinen refusing to wear his rainbow-themed Dodgers cap during Pride Night. I'll have the link to that story down below, in case you missed it. First and foremost, I love the Texas Rangers. I've been a die-hard fan for nearly 25 years and heard that they'll host a Faith and Family Night, foregoing Pride Night, stings a little. I grew up in Texas and they're a "red state". For those who are familiar with that term is, it represents people who are conservative and have conservative values. If I were to have a conversation with all the Rangers players, I would ask them the following question: Do you have a deep hatred or dislike towards LGBTQ+ people? And if so, why? I have zero issues with what people decide to believe in. If someone is truly a Christian, aren't they supposed to love everyone as they are and not judge others? I feel like a lot of MLB players use Bible verses and the Bible itself as excuses to tear down someone or a group of people that they've never met a day in their lives. Since coming out as gay in 2012, I was shamed for simply being myself. I've heard these typical Christian talking points when it comes to gay people:

"God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve."

"Being gay is a sin."

"A man shall not lie with another man."

Statements like these are the oldest tricks in the playbook in order to shame me because I've heard them being told to me a thousand times. I stopped being friends with an old classmate back in 2021 after nearly 20 years. I've known him since our sophomore year in high school. The reason why was because he refused to accept me as a gay man and shamed me for it. It was the best decision I've made to cut all ties with him. Going back to the Rangers, I would be curious what their reasons are for not attempting to get to know gay people. I'm a gay man who loves the Rangers. I would love to get their thoughts about what would make them so hesitant to get to know someone like me. There have been stories about current and former MLB players being disciplined for their remarks about the LGBTQ+ community. Some had to donate a portion of their paycheck to an LGBTQ+ organization. Do the Rangers have the right to host a Faith and Family Night at Globe Life Field? Yes, they do. I hope the organization will finally wake up someday and hold a Pride Night in the near future. Hopefully, they can do every June on separate weekends. Gay baseball fans do exist and no, it's not a phase or a trend. For the most part, we're loving people and want to get to know everyone, including Christians. As long as you're kind to us and love us without changing us, we'll get along just fine.

I'm a Gay Christian and yes, just like gay baseball fans, we also exist. It's not an oxymoron. Not all of us gay people despise Christians. Just like not all Christians despise gay people or the rest of our community. One's morality shouldn't define anyone as a person, as we're all imperfect people. When I say we, I'm including myself in this.

I have yet to attend a Rangers game as an adult, but I'm hoping to do so eventually. The last game I attended was when I was 13 years old. If Rangers players believe in whatever higher power they want, I don't see the problem. However, if I were to have a conversation with them, I would say to them that they can't use the Bible as an ongoing crutch to deny someone's existence and judge someone they don't know personally. As a Gay Christian, I'm all about loving and accepting people for who they are. You can believe in God and not tear others down to make yourself look good or think you're above everyone. No one is perfect or better than anyone. I'm no better than anyone because of who I am. As I've stated earlier, we're all imperfect people. I'm not angry at the Texas Rangers organization. I just hope that one day that they'll come to their senses and know that ALL fans deserve to enjoy themselves at Globe Life Field. Not some, but all. I emphasize on the word all. That includes LGBTQ+ people. We're fans just like everyone else. We want to attend a baseball game where we feel safe and comfortable cheering on our favorite team.

https://vocal.media/pride/the-defiant-dodger-blake-treinen