Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams is speaking out for the first time after a tweet he sent went viral. In the tweet he criticized the LA Dodgers’ decision to honor the LGBT group ‘The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’. Williams says the group makes a blatant mockery of his Catholic Faith and is something he finds deeply offensive. His tweet was viewed almost 20 million times. Now, he sits down with EWTN’s Colm Flynn to explain why he feels so strongly on the issue.
— Trevor Williams (@MeLlamoTrevor) May 30, 2023
Trevor Williams Tweet
As a devout Catholic, I am deeply troubled by the Dodgers’ decision to re-invite and honor the group ‘The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at their Pride Night this year.
A Major League Baseball game is a place where people from all walks of life should feel welcomed, something I greatly respect and support. This is the purpose of different themed nights hosted by the organization, including Pride Night.
To invite and honor a group that makes a blatant and deeply offensive mockery of my religion, and the religion of over 4 million people in Los Angeles county alone, undermines the values of respect and inclusivity that should be upheld by any organization.
Creating an environment in which one group feels celebrated and honored at the expense of another is counterproductive and wrong. It is a clear violation of the Dodgers’ Discrimination Policy, which explicitly states that any conduct or attire at the ballpark that is deemed to be indecent or prejudice against any particular group (or religion) is not tolerated.
It seems that the Dodgers have made an exception in this case, doubling down that this group — which grossly disrespects and openly mocks many of the traditions and beliefs that Catholics hold most dear — should be celebrated.
I believe it is essential for the Dodgers to reconsider their association with this group and strive to create an inclusive environment that does not demean or disrespect the religious beliefs of any fan or employee.
I also encourage my fellow Catholics to reconsider their support of an organization that allows this type of mockery of its fans to occur.
I know I am not alone in my frustration, hurt, and disappointment about this situation.
As Catholics, we look to Jesus Christ and the way He was treated and we realize that any suffering in this world unites us to Him in the next.
~ Trevor Williams on Twitter
