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Kershaw’s Genesis Verse Hat on Pride Night Highlights Dodgers’ Split on Inclusivity

His rainbow cap bearing Genesis 9:12-16 during the 12th annual Pride Night reignited debate over balancing religious expression with LGBTQ+ inclusion.

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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw attended the Dodgers’ June 13 Pride Night game against the Giants wearing a rainbow cap inscribed with “Genesis 9:12-16,” a reference to God’s covenant with Noah.
  • The chosen passage has been interpreted by conservative Christian groups as reclaiming the rainbow’s original meaning apart from LGBTQ+ symbolism.
  • In 2023, Kershaw publicly opposed the Dodgers’ decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and lobbied for the return of Christian Faith and Family Day.
  • The Dodgers have held 12 consecutive Pride Night events and reinstated Christian Faith and Family Day to address diverse beliefs among fans and players.
  • Kershaw’s hat inscription has prompted intense discussion on X about whether the organization can maintain a consistent approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion and religious freedom.