The Dodgers have been criticized for their on-again, off-again invitations to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Now, the team is set to relaunch a faith-themed day.
On Friday, nine-time MLB All-Star"Excited to announce the relaunch of Christian Faith and Family Day at Dodger Stadium on July 30th,"in a tweet. The Dodgers later confirmed the event and said more details will be released at a later time.
A Los Angeles Dodgers fan waves an LA flag in the ninth inning during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.LGBTQ+ Pride Night, and were set to receive a Community Hero Award at the June 16th game.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio also chimed in, saying the group"mocks Christians through diabolical parodies of our faith." Rubio added that"baseball has always been tied to our nation’s values, at the heart of which is faith in God," in a letter he sent MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred. The controversy surrounding the anti-catholic group continues, even in the midst of the"Christian Faith and Family Day," announcement.
"In many ways, it emphasizes the contrast, and makes our case even stronger. It's hard to interpret this announcement as anything other than a public relations stunt intended to blunt the widespread national backlash that is only growing stronger. The Dodgers have one path forward: apologize and stop honoring hateful anti-Catholic organizations."
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