Christian professional baseball players are finally speaking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers for inviting the anti-Catholic group “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” to the team’s 2023 Pride Night in June.
On Monday, a Catholic pitcher for the Washington Nationals condemned the invitation, and just a few hours later, the Dodgers’ 34-year-old pitcher Blake Treinen issued his statement, blasting his team and employer.
“I am disappointed to see the Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence being honored as heroes at Dodger Stadium,” Treinen said in a statement posted to Twitter via his friend Sean Feucht. “Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.”
As reported, the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” are made up of adult men who dress as perverted nuns. They also openly sexualize Jesus Christ, degrade Mary Mother of God, and disparage other key components of the Roman Catholic faith to encourage “sexual liberation.” Per CatholicVote’s Brian Burch, “In one infamous stunt, they tricked an archbishop into giving them the Eucharist — the most important sacrament of the Catholic faith — so they could defile it.”
The following video is graphic, but this Twitter video is the sort of vulgarity that the Dodgers think is worth celebrating:
The LA Dodgers are going to honor these hateful freaks.
Big Sports and Big Media don’t fear Christians is because too many pastors, bishops etc cower in fear of the Establishment.
Also, “conservative” politicians side with Disney, Bud Light, etc.pic.twitter.com/oC6VvzO8ZI
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) May 24, 2023
Treinen seemed to be aware that standing up for his Christian faith in 2023 could come with consequences for his career and financial earnings.
“I understand that playing baseball is a privilege, and not a right,” he said. “My convictions in Jesus Christ will always come first. Since I have been with the Dodger’s they have been at the forefront of supporting a wide variety of groups. However, inviting the Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence to perform disenfranchises a large community and promotes hate of Christians and people of faith. This single event alienates the fans and supporters of the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, and professional sports.”
The father of two also stated, “I believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins. I believe the word of God is true, and in Galatians 6:7 it says, ‘do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked; a man reaps what he sows.'”
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“People like baseball for its entertainment value and competition. The fans do not want propaganda or politics forced on them,” Treinen said. “The debacle with Bud Light and Target should be a warning to companies and professional sports to stay true to their brand and leave the propaganda and politics off the field.”
His full statement can be read here:
My friend and @MLB pitcher Blake Treinen asked that I post this statement for him in regards to the @Dodgers honoring of the sisters of perpetual indulgence. #HoldTheLine pic.twitter.com/jIDeDJF8ke
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) May 30, 2023
Just hours before Treinen released his statement Monday evening, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass apologized for voicing his support for boycotts of Bud Light and Target over the two companies’ LGBTQ agenda. That video has since been compared to a “struggle session” in Communist China.
Statement from Anthony Bass: pic.twitter.com/UXLrx1HVO5
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 30, 2023
“People like baseball for its entertainment value and competition. The fans do not want propaganda or politics forced on them,” Treinen said. “The debacle with Bud Light and Target should be a warning to companies and professional sports to stay true to their brand and leave the propaganda and politics off the field.”
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