San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp has become the latest reminder of a growing concern: athletes are often encouraged to express themselves openly—until that expression includes Christian faith. After writing Genesis 9:12–16 on his Pride Night hat as an expression of his faith, Roupp was warned by Major League Baseball that such messages would not be permitted in the future.
That’s why we’re asking you to stand with Landen Roupp and Faith Driven Consumers by signing our “Add-Us-In: Stand with Landen Roupp” petition today.
Roupp later explained: “It’s just about God’s covenant and a promise that he makes to us . . . his faithfulness and his mercy.”
For Faith Driven Consumers, this is what makes the Pride hat so egregious: the rainbow is not a neutral symbol. Scripture identifies it as the sign of God’s covenant, faithfulness and mercy, yet Pride Night asks Christian athletes to wear that symbol on their forehead as an affirmation of a different meaning—one that redefines the rainbow and requires public agreement with the message of LGBTQ Pride..
MLB reportedly warned the players that writing the Scripture reference on their caps violated league rules and would not be permitted in the future.
Just weeks ago, we highlighted concerns involving Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams. Before that, many Faith Driven Consumers raised similar concerns regarding NBA athlete Jaden Ivey.
The names change. The leagues change. But the problem remains:
Are Christian athletes free to live and express their faith openly, or must their faith submit to the league’s preferred message? This is not only a question of religious expression. It is a question of conscience. Christian athletes should not be forced to choose between silent compliance with a message they cannot affirm and public punishment for peacefully pointing to Scripture.
We are asking sports organizations to respect the freedom of athletes to think, believe, live and express their faith according to conscience—and to Add-Us-In.
And this is where you come in:
When Faith Driven Consumers unite, culture shifts—and major sports leagues can no longer avoid the real question: will Christian athletes and fans be welcomed with equal standing, or will they be told that participation requires surrendering their convictions to the league’s cultural agenda?
👉 Click here to add your name to the petition supporting Landen Roupp and faith-driven athletes.
By signing, you’re helping send a clear message: Christian athletes should be free to express their faith peacefully, and Christian fans deserve to know they belong in the sports they support.
Let’s stand united.
Sincerely,
Founder, Faith Driven Consumer
