Playing for a Major League Baseball Franchise is a blessing and an honor that few will ever experience. Unfortunately, when convictions conflict with what the team stands for, athletes must decide how far to take their beliefs.
Blake Treinen of the Los Angeles Dodgers had to make this decision recently when his team chose to honor “The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” a hate group that attacks Catholics and Evangelicals alike on behalf of the trans-supremacy cult.
Treinen was brave enough to speak out against this decision, but one wonders if it will be enough to deter the Dodgers from continuing down an ultra-woke path. Companies are increasingly being dominated by ESG and CEI initiatives in order to appease powers-that-be.
Treinan released a strong statement:
I am disappointed to see the Sister’s 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.
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 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.
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 to ‘honor’ the Sister’s of Perpetual Indulgence.
‘But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.’ Joshua 24:15.
It’s possible that the Dodgers could just ignore Treinen’s words and continue their progressive agenda regardless. If they do so, Treinen may have no choice but to ask for a trade or abandon baseball altogether in order to uphold his faith.
It is our hope that the Dodgers come to their senses before this situation escalates any further. The organization initially disinvited “The Sisters” before reversing course and announcing a “Christian Faith and Family Day” following their pride day events; thus, there is room for optimism that they may back away from supporting such groups in the future.
Ultimately, it is refreshing to see someone like Treinen stand up for what he believes in despite potential consequences, however, we all should be mindful of how far corporations are willing to go in order to appease certain stakeholders while alienating others who hold different views or beliefs.
