NFL legend and devout Christian Tony Dungy didn’t hold back when Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted her stance on abortion. Harris, a fierce advocate for abortion rights, claimed that one can maintain their faith while supporting a woman’s right to choose, as reported by Fox News.
On Thursday, she tweeted: “One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree: The government, and certainly Donald Trump, should not be telling a woman what to do with her body.”
One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree: The government, and certainly Donald Trump, should not be telling a woman what to do with her body.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 19, 2024
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Dungy, the first Black head coach inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the modern era, responded with a pointed critique. Quoting scripture, he asked Harris, “Dear VP Harris: I hear you make this statement all the time. Exactly what ‘faith’ are you talking about?” Dungy cited Biblical passages to challenge her claim, including references to Genesis and Jeremiah that emphasize the sanctity of life. “Are you talking about that faith or some nebulous, general ‘faith’ that says we’re good enough, and smart enough to make our own decisions?”
Dear VP Harris: I hear you make this statement all the time. Exactly what “faith” are you talking about when you say you don’t have to abandon it to support abortion? Are you talking about the Christian faith that says all babies are made in the image of God (Gen 1:26), that God… https://t.co/Lo7v8V4wRm
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) September 19, 2024
Harris, who has vowed to reinstate Roe v. Wade’s protections if elected president, continues to face pushback from those who support life, including Dungy. While Harris promises to sign such legislation into law, Donald Trump has applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe, allowing states to decide the issue themselves.
Dungy also stood behind former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, who responded to another Harris tweet, which implied that pro-life laws were responsible for a young mother’s tragic death. Watson corrected her, saying the issue was a delay in medical care, not Georgia’s pro-life laws. He urged Harris to focus on the real problem instead of pushing a political narrative.
Amber Thurman’s tragic death was caused by complications from legal abortion drugs and gross medical malpractice. She should have been treated immediately by physicians who instead waited too long to act.
Georgia’s pro-life law is not the issue. It does not criminalize doing a… https://t.co/2xnYqPwHfi— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) September 19, 2024
Not everyone agreed with Dungy, though. One commenter asked how he could support Trump, saying, “I love what you stand for coach. But how do you support someone like Trump? Dungy responded, reminding the critic of a previous post where he called out Trump’s stance on Florida’s Amendment 4.
As the nation debates abortion, Trump’s position remains nuanced. In a recent interview, his press secretary clarified that Trump believes six weeks is too short of a timeframe for an abortion ban and supports exceptions for cases involving rape, incest, and the life of the mother. Harris, on the other hand, continues to frame Trump as pushing for an all-out abortion ban, despite his repeated clarifications.
Dungy, a Super Bowl-winning coach with an illustrious career leading the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, remains a respected voice in the faith and pro-life communities. His challenge to Harris is yet another reminder that faith and politics often collide, especially on issues like abortion.
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