Former New York Giants wide receiver
David Tyree says allowing gay and lesbian couples the right to marry
would lead to anarchy.
Tyree, who is best known for his 2008
Super Bowl XLII catch that snatched victory from the previously
undefeated New England Patriots, made his comments during an
interview with Maggie Gallagher, board chair of the National
Organization for Marriage, the nation's most vociferous opponent of
gay marriage.
“Marriage is the only relationship
that actually mirrors a relationship with God – it's very unique in
that way,” he said. “So, I am disappointed when there's not
enough guys who … cast down their crown to lift up something as
honorable and near to God's heart as marriage.”
“It's not about, you know,
establishing a theocracy. It's about what's right. It's about how
can marriage be marriage for thousands of years and now all of the
sudden because a minority – an influential minority – has a push
or an agenda and totally reshapes something that was not founded in
our country, not founded, you know, by men, and it's something that's
holy and sacred. I think there's nothing more honorable worth
fighting for, you know, especially if we really care about our future
generations.”
Speaking specifically about a proposed
gay marriage bill in New York, Tyree said if approved anarchy would
follow.
“If they pass this gay marriage bill
… what I know will happen if this does come forth is this will be
the beginning of our country sliding toward, you know, it's a strong
word, but anarchy.”
“I believe that many things are
subjective, but I don't believe that truth is subjective. Marriage
is one of those things that is the backbone of society. So, if you
redefine it, it changes the way we educate our children, it changes
the perception of what is good, what is right, and what is just.”
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