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Damar Hamlin addresses jacket controversy

He tells his side of things.

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Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson called out what he believed to be a "blasphemous" jacket worn by Damar Hamlin while he was honored at Super Bowl LVII. And now, Hamlin himself is responding, saying he understands why some people may have been upset. 

"After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people. It was never my intentions to hurt or disrespect anyone, the coat is abstract art to me. It says Eternal which I am Eternally thankful to my Savior!" Hamlin tweeted.

"My beliefs and Relationship with God is not tied to symbolic images. I will learn from this and continue to walk in Love as I ALWAYS have."

Peterson would clarify his comments, saying that he felt that Hamlin didn't mean any disrespect. 

"So I spoke with Damar, and we were able to discuss our thoughts as men. I want to be clear, I’m the last person to judge anyone, and that was never my intention," Peterson wrote. "However, I do feel as if the jacket was disrespectful and it was something that I needed to share. I do realize everyone makes mistakes and falls short at times, so again, my intention was never to judge, just to share my opinion.

"Damar, I have respect and love for you and I wish you nothing but the best, but I just can’t rock with that jacket. I feel like there are a lot people, young and old, looking up to you and with power and influence comes great responsibility. I apologize for offending you, I just felt offended in that moment as a man who loves and respects our Lord and Savior, Yeshua. After speaking with Damar, I have an understanding that it didn’t come from a place of ill intent!"


Source: Fox News