The Los Angeles Dodgers were mired in controversy on Friday night, presenting an award to the anti-Catholic hate group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, made up of gay men demeaning Catholic nuns by dressing up as members of a holy order, mocking Christ.
The team’s decision was met with widespread criticism, with a crowd of several thousand gathering outside the stadium to protest the team’s ugly statement.
The Dodgers attempted to take the event out of the public eye by scheduling the award ceremony event by scheduling it just over an hour before the first pitch, while only a meager crowd of approximately 300 people was in attendance.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a self-proclaimed activist organization, have long been associated with provocative demonstrations and offensive actions directed towards the Catholic Church.
Their selection for an award ceremony by the Dodgers drew strong rebuke, especially considering the team’s recent history of capitulating to pressure from far-left activists.
Critics argue that the Dodgers’ decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence contradicts the team’s own code of conduct, which states the team upholds respect, inclusivity, and fostering a positive community.
The game between the Dodgers and the Giants drew the usual attendance, although critics online posted photos of an empty stadium; the stadium was indeed nearly empty when the ceremony for the hate group took place.
The San Francisco Giants won the game 5-7, and the final headcount released by the team was 49,074, slightly higher than its average of 47,800.
