I thought we were at a point in the 21st century where gays and lesbians were accepted as being no different than anyone else. I guess
Tim Hardaway proved this differently. And so has an El Cajon-based Christian ministry, which is
complaining about Pride Night at Petco Park. The group promotion is scheduled to occur the same night children ages 14 & under will be receiving a cap as a giveaway, which has angered the ministry:
Set Free Ministries will make its point by walking out on the 42 concession jobs its participants fill. The recovery program run by Southern Baptist missionaries also plans to pass out fliers about Pride Night to families entering Petco Park that day.
"We're concerned about Christian parents and other parents who do not want to have to answer at a ballgame why 'Adam and Steve' are doing what they are doing," said Pastor J.D. Loveland, development director.
The Padres have responded by indicating their tolerance towards all fans:
