Clayton Kershaw is explaining why he objects to the Dodgers' decision to honor a controversial LGBTQ group for the team's Pride Night.
The Dodgers are inviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence back to the team's Pride Night on June 16 after receiving backlash from the LGBTQ+ community for the move.Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is speaking out about the team's controversial decision to honor an LGBTQ group who dresses in drag as nuns at the team's Pride Night.The video in the player above is from a previous report.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are at the center of the controversy. They are a group of self-described "queer and trans nuns" who participate in charitable efforts but also use their performances to criticize church positions on sexual orientation and tolerance issues. Kershaw has spoken out about his strong religious beliefs and has started a faith-based nonprofit calledThe Dodgers invited the Sisters to be part of their Pride Night on June 16, then rescinded their offer in the face of public criticism - but later re-invited them after backlash from the LGBTQ community.
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