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Robbie and Brittany Ross

Texas Rangers Pitcher Robbie Ross And Wife Brittany Appear In Christian NOH8 Campaign Photo

By Cyd Zeigler
September 17, 2013

Texas Rangers pitcher Robbie Ross took time off from his team's playoff chase to appear with his wife, Brittany, in a new photo for the NOH8 campaign, which aims to end homophobia and promote marriage equality. The couple was introduced to the NOH8 campaign via Dallas Latos, wife of Cincinnati Reds pitcher and friend of Robbie, Matt Latos.

It was important for the couple to showcase their Christianity during the shoot. Robbie wore a bracelet that said, "In Jesus name I play," a sporty take on a Christian mantra. He also showed off two tattoos, one on each wrist and each featuring the number of a Bible verse: Mark 9:23, which reads (in part): "All things are possible to him who believes"; and James 4:10, which says, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."

While it may seem an oxymoron to some for two devout Christians to showcase their religion on a campaign in support of gay equality, it made perfect sense to the Rosses.

"Being in sports, and being around all kinds of different people, you just want to accept everyone for who they are," Robbie told Outsports at the NOH8 campaign's Burbank, Calif., studio. "My wife Brittany and I are Christians, and we believe we as Christians should love everyone and show everyone love, and if this is the best way to do it, then we want to support them."

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Find out more about the NOH8 campaign here.

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