Next month, the Los Angeles Dodgers are moving forward with plans to honor LGBTQ group The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during their Pride Night celebration on June 16. But after the team’s announcement, Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen made it clear that he is very much against the team’s decision.
On Tuesday, Blake Treinen released a statement via Christian music artist Sean Feucht where he expressed his disagreement with the Dodgers’ decision to honor The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and absolutely blasted the group, calling their performances “blasphemous.”
“I am disappointed to see the Sister’s [sic] of Perpetual Indulgence being honored as heroes at Dodger Stadium. Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith,” Treinen said in his statement.
“I understand that playing baseball is a privilege, and not a right. My convictions in Jesus Christ will always come first. Since I have been with the Dodger’s [sic] they have been at the forefront of supporting a wide variety of groups.
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
“However, inviting the Sister’s [sic] 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. People like baseball for its entertainment value and competition. The fans do not want propaganda or politics forced on them. 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..
“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.’ This group openly mocks Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of my faith, and I want to make it clear that I do not agree with nor support the decision of the Dodger’s [sic] to ‘honor’ the Sister’s [sic] of Perpetual Indulgence.”
It’s a firm statement from Treinen, and the sports world had plenty to say about it on social media.
I wonder if Blake Treinen would also consider “Christian Faith & Family Night” to be “propaganda and politics” 🤔
There’s nothing political about Pride night. It’s supporting the LGBTQ+ community. That is not politics unless your definition of politics is “things I don’t like”. pic.twitter.com/Z406iAXqAM
— Travis #bad4baseball (@travisinLB) May 31, 2023
I would love for Blake Treinen to define "disenfranchise" for me.
— Mary Craig (@marymcraig) May 31, 2023
(also does not know how to spell his employer's name)
— Daniel Brim (@DanielBrim) May 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/Jeremy_Danner/status/1663749082601406464?s=20
Do Kershaw, Williams, Treinen et al know that they can just quit?Nobody is forcing them to be there.
But perhaps the almighty $ means more to them than their faith.
— Ruth Kapelus (@RuthKapelus) May 31, 2023
If the terrible use of possessives didn’t you convince you of Treinen’s ignorance… just read the rest of the letter. https://t.co/1BsKAqJgfw
— McNally 🗺 (@LikeTheMaps) May 31, 2023
Treinen finished his statement by quoting Joshua 24:15 from the Bible: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
