Some people just want to make decisions that best suit them and let others do their thing. It should be understood that we all don’t have to agree on each other’s life decisions/sexual orientations because we can mind our own business. Major League Baseball, and most other major networks, have done everything they can do make people appear anti-gay for failing to celebrate gay pride, but these five are doing well standing up for themselves. Hard to argue against players wanting freedom to express themselves based on their religious backgrounds. “But when we put it on our bodies, I think a lot of guys decided that it’s just a lifestyle that maybe - not that they look down on anybody or think differently - it’s just that maybe we don’t want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus, who’s encouraged us to live a lifestyle that would abstain from that behavior, just like (Jesus) encourages me as a heterosexual male to abstain from sex outside of the confines of marriage. Because ultimately we all said what we want is them to know that all are welcome and loved here,” he said. Jason Adam was asked to comment on their decision - his response was strong. Tampa Bay Rays players refused to wear the Gay Pride logo on their uniforms this weekend - saying their religious beliefs wouldn't allow it, but also saying they accept everyone. The team wore rainbow-colored sleeve patches this past Saturday where these five opted for their standard unis. Jason Adam, Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson - of course all saying they accept everyone despite their choice to pass on the gesture. Five Tampa Bay Rays pitchers have refused to wear the gay pride logo on their uniforms citing religious beliefs.