Back On Again: How the Los Angeles Dodgers Apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Key Highlights :
It’s been a roller coaster ride for the drag-queen group known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. After being invited to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night, the group was disinvited in response to pushback from conservative Catholics who accused the group of mocking their religion. But after an outcry from activists, politicians, and LGBTQ groups, the Dodgers have now apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and invited them to take their place on the field at the June 16th event.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a registered non-profit group that describes itself as a “leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns” and does fundraising for primarily LGBTQ causes. However, the group is best known for its bawdy sexual humor and parodies of Catholicism. This prompted letters from Catholics, including the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, CatholicVote, and Senator Marco Rubio, accusing the group of anti-Catholic bigotry.
In response, the Dodgers issued a statement apologizing to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the LGBTQ+ community, and asked the Sisters to accept the Community Hero Award. The Los Angeles LGBT Center praised the team’s decision, saying that it showed the power of community pressure and that it was a step in the right direction.
The controversy highlights the dangerous impact of political tactics used to stoke the flames of anti-LGBTQ bias. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for those who are marginalized and of holding corporate partners accountable.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been doing lifesaving work for decades, and it is heartening to see the Dodgers recognize this and make amends. It is also a reminder of the power of community pressure and the importance of standing up for those who are marginalized.
