{"id":2585787,"date":"2026-03-31T16:16:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:21:26","slug":"blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian Professional Athletes Stand Behind Jaden Ivey"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fblessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2585787&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Federalist reports that NBA guard Jaden Ivey was waived by the Chicago Bulls after publicly defending Christian beliefs that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >celebrate traditional biblical views<\/a> on morality, including opposition to Pride Month. The Bulls labeled the move as being due to conduct detrimental to the team,and Ivey later said his firing came despite his role as a teammate,arguing that the team\u2019s statements were lies and that his faith was the motivation behind the decision. in the wake of the dismissal, several professional athletes publicly supported Ivey, citing biblical scriptures such as Matthew 5:10, John 15, John 14, Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, and Isaiah 5:20.<\/p>\n<p>Notable supporters included TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots), Blake ferguson (Dolphins), Jake LaRavia (lakers), and Azareye\u2019h Thomas (Jets), among others highlighted by outlets like Outkick and MLFootball. The piece describes a broader conversation about faith, perceived persecution, and cancel culture, and it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-calls-on-ap-to-change-capitalization-rule-on-races\/\" title=\"Elon Musk calls on AP to change capitalization rule on races\">includes social media reactions<\/a> and quotes from both Ivey and his supporters. the article is authored by Maisey Jefferson, a staff editor for The Federalist.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-body body-md bdr-top-black pt-30\">\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12\">\n<figure class=\"article-thumbnail mb-30 mb-sm-60\">\n<div class=\"article-thumbnail-caption d-flex align-items-center justify-content-md-end label-xs mt-15\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-camera me-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Image Credit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jf4wjs0Lzc8&amp;list=PLp55PPHQVMkll10_Pdm7NFfmL41iz8y0j&amp;index=2\">  ZH Highlights \/ Youtube<\/a>       <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-share text-center article-share-simple\">\n<h5 class=\"label-sm mb-10\">Share<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"article-share-list list-unstyled m-0 p-0\">\n<li class=\"article-share-facebook m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/03\/31\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Facebook<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-twitter m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=%E2%80%98Blessed%20Are%20Those%20Who%20Are%20Persecuted%E2%80%99:%20Christian%20Pro%20Athletes%20Stand%20Behind%20Jaden%20Ivey&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/03\/31\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Twitter<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-truth-social m-0\">       <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/share?title=%E2%80%98Blessed%20Are%20Those%20Who%20Are%20Persecuted%E2%80%99:%20Christian%20Pro%20Athletes%20Stand%20Behind%20Jaden%20Ivey&amp;url=https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/03\/31\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"width:36px;height:auto;\" viewbox=\"0 0 92 93\"><path d=\"M69.444 55.716H56.772v10.37h12.672zM64.487 37.795V27.32H38.666v38.664h13.18v-28.19zM21.05 27.321h12.653v10.471H21.051z\" https:><\/path><\/svg>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article on Truth Social<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-link m-0\">       <button data-clipboard-text=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/03\/31\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/\" data-tooltip-content=\"Copied!\" class=\"clip tooltip\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-link-variant\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Copy Article Link<\/span>       <\/button>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\">       <a href=\"mailto:?subject=%E2%80%98Blessed%20Are%20Those%20Who%20Are%20Persecuted%E2%80%99:%20Christian%20Pro%20Athletes%20Stand%20Behind%20Jaden%20Ivey&amp;body=%20https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/03\/31\/blessed-are-those-who-are-persecuted-christian-pro-athletes-stand-behind-jaden-ivey\/\" target=\"_blank\">         <i class=\"mdi mdi-email\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>         <span class=\"visually-hidden\">Share Article via Email<\/span>       <\/a>     <\/li>\n<li class=\"article-share-email m-0\"><span class=\"printfriendly pf-button  pf-alignleft\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\" rel=\"nofollow\" onclick=\"window.print(); return false;\" title=\"Printer Friendly, PDF &amp; Email\"><span id=\"printfriendly-text2\" class=\"pf-button-text\"><i class=\"mdi mdi-printer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>NBA guard Jaden Ivey was cut from the Chicago Bulls on Monday after he expressed the basic Christian belief that sexual immorality and pride are &ldquo;unrighteousness.&rdquo; In response, multiple professional athletes have come to Ivey&rsquo;s defense by similarly standing firm on God&rsquo;s word.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They proclaim Pride Month. And the NBA, they proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say, &lsquo;Come join us for Pride Month, to celebrate unrighteousness.&rsquo; They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets. Unrighteousness,&rdquo; Ivey said. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7159179\/2026\/03\/30\/jaden-ivey-waived-bulls-nba-pride-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According<\/a> to The Athletic, the comments were a part of a series of livestreams Ivey hosted on his Instagram over the last week after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to knee pain. In these streams, he &ldquo;spoke extensively on his religious beliefs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fdrlst__b89e9-paragraph-2 d-flex justify-content-center\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"fdrlst__b89e9-1386503890\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1463670073398-0\" class=\"mb-30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Bulls officially <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/2038738109521633634?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced<\/a> on Monday evening that Jaden Ivey was waived &ldquo;due to conduct detrimental to the team.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>Ivey hosted another livestream after the announcement in which he called out the teams&rsquo; &ldquo;lie[s].&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;re lying saying my conduct is detrimental to the team. That&rsquo;s a lie. Ask any one of them coaches in there, &lsquo;Was I a good teammate?&rsquo; All I&rsquo;m preaching about is Jesus Christ and they waived me,&rdquo; he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7159179\/2026\/03\/30\/jaden-ivey-waived-bulls-nba-pride-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <span class=\"AKnCDaoO273H\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jaden Ivey was thrown off the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@chicagobulls<\/a> today over his Christian views on LGBTQ pride events.<\/p>\n<p>He&rsquo;s reacting live on IG right now and refusing to back down from his religious convictions.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NBA<\/a> wouldn&rsquo;t dare to do this to any other faith. Christians must stand with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JadensIV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JadensIV<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jSI8d5irdf\">pic.twitter.com\/jSI8d5irdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/robbystarbuck\/status\/2038800068837359978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Since the Bulls&rsquo; announcement Monday evening, several professional athletes have come out in support of Ivey and his commitment to God&rsquo;s truth. <\/p>\n<p>New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson directly <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TreVeyonH4\/status\/2038786657608941846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2038786657608941846%7Ctwgr%5E52c3ae860881d269ca25a213a78d8490f6cc8fa2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outkick.com%2Fsports%2Fchristian-athletes-rally-behind-jaden-ivey-after-bulls-cut-him-over-religious-beliefs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responded<\/a> to news of Ivey getting cut from the Bulls with the Bible verse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Matthew%205%3A10&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matthew 5:10<\/a>, writing, &ldquo;Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness&rsquo; sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Blake Ferguson of the Miami Dolphins also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heartbroken-will-smith-announces-hes-resigned-from-the-academy\/\" title=\"\u2018Heartbroken\u2019: Will Smith Announces He\u2019s Resigned From The Academy\">directly responded<\/a> to news of the waiver with a passage from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%2015&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 15<\/a>, in which Jesus assured his disciples that following the one true Messiah means being hated by the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <span class=\"dlHPd25MG3OxmAVGp9w8fsKyBuCMJNt7LREH4uj9z1Za1ryvfsjvE26l8WbLXUYrIwe6oNqixzhKXPI3AVcFoTYpWi5DnSg0Bm\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&ldquo;If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: &lsquo;A&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bugnmJs7qc\">https:\/\/t.co\/bugnmJs7qc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Blake Ferguson (@blakeferguson48) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blakeferguson48\/status\/2038830950403158285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Sports outlets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outkick.com\/sports\/christian-athletes-rally-behind-jaden-ivey-after-bulls-cut-him-over-religious-beliefs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outkick<\/a> and MLFootball also noted a number of other professional athletes who have &ldquo;joined in support of Ivey&rsquo;s declaration.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <span class=\"qTzfI2kusUoZylPBJwjHeicnRxd8KgMQ1t0FLhE3ACV49Yp5NW\"><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">TRENDING: Multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> stars have posted their support for Jaden Ivey after he was released for his anti-gay\/LGBTQ comments yesterday<\/p>\n<p>&bull; TreVeyon Henderson<br \/>&bull; Dez Bryant<br \/>&bull; Kam Curl<br \/>&bull; Tucker Kraft<br \/>&bull; Azareye&#8217;h Thomas<\/p>\n<p>These players are all outspoken Christians and posted this: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0s24MIQSEH\">pic.twitter.com\/0s24MIQSEH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLFootball (@MLFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLFootball\/status\/2039002912613912873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Lakers forward Jake LaRavia posted on his Instagram story as &ldquo;Ivey&rsquo;s story gained momentum,&rdquo; Outkick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outkick.com\/sports\/christian-athletes-rally-behind-jaden-ivey-after-bulls-cut-him-over-religious-beliefs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a>. He quoted Jesus&rsquo; words from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=John%2014&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 14<\/a>: &ldquo;I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.&rdquo; Ivey also referenced this specific verse in a livestream video following the announcement that he was waived.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So why is it that the NBA and the Chicago Bulls say that I&rsquo;m detrimental to the team? How? &hellip; Because I believe in the truth? Because I know Jesus is the way,&nbsp;the truth, and the life?&rdquo; Ivey <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/robbystarbuck\/status\/2038800068837359978?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Azareye&rsquo;h Thomas from the New York Jets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Romans%2014%3A12&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cited<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=2%20Corinthians%205%3A10&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple<\/a> scripture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Isaiah%205%3A20&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">passages<\/a> in his <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Azareyehthomas\/status\/2038740853229850794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comments<\/a> responding to the news regarding Ivey. He noted that while &ldquo;living for Christ&rdquo; may not make sense to the world, &ldquo;that&rsquo;s okay because it isn&rsquo;t strange to Christ.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The world will try to make sin look normal and righteousness look strange,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;Believer or not, every single person on earth will soon have an appointment before Jesus.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<div class=\"article-author-description fst-italic\">      Maisey Jefferson is a staff editor at The Federalist. She graduated from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gordon.edu\/\">Gordon College<\/a> in the greater Boston area with a degree in English and Professional Writing. You can follow her on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jeffermaisey\">@jeffermaisey<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author mt-30 mt-sm-60 pt-30 bdr-top-bold-black\">\n<div class=\"row g-0 align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"article-author-profile d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-md-start\">\n<div class=\"article-author-details\">\n<div class=\"label-md\">Maisey Jefferson<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 d-flex justify-content-center justify-content-md-end mt-15 mt-md-0\">        <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/author\/maiseyjefferson\/\" class=\"btn btn-black btn-small\">More Articles<\/a>     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-tags bdr-top-black mt-30 mt-sm-60 pt-15 pt-md-45\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled d-flex flex-wrap align-items-center mb-0 mx-n10 p-0\">\n<li class=\"mt-10 mx-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/tag\/bible\/\" 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