CatholicVote launches $1M campaign calling for LA Dodgers boycott over anti-Catholic drag queens

CatholicVote, a conservative Catholic advocacy group, has launched a $1 million campaign targeting the Los Angeles Dodgers for hosting an LGBT Pride Night event featuring drag queen performers. In an open letter to Dodgers’ owner Mark Walter, CatholicVote calls for a boycott of the team until it cancels the promotion, claiming that it is offensive to Catholics and sets “a horrible example” for children. The group argues that the drag queen culture promotes values that are contrary to those of the church and suggests that the team instead host a “faith night” to celebrate Catholicism. The Dodgers have not responded to the campaign.

This article caught my attention because it highlights the intersection of sports, culture, and religion, and the tension that can arise between different groups with different beliefs and values. It also raises important questions about freedom of expression and the role of sports teams in promoting inclusivity and diversity.

It’s worth noting that this is not the first time that religious groups have pushed back against LGBT events in sports. In recent years, Christian pastors and organizations have staged protests at Pride Nights held by professional sports teams, arguing that they promote homosexuality and undermine traditional family values.

At the same time, many sports teams have embraced Pride Nights as a way to show support for the LGBT community and promote inclusivity. For example, the Dodgers have held a Pride Night event for the past six years, and many other teams across different sports have done the same.

Ultimately, the CatholicVote campaign and the debate around it highlight the ongoing struggle for acceptance and understanding between different groups in society, and the important role that sports can play in shaping attitudes and values. Whether or not the Dodgers will cancel their Pride Night event remains to be seen, but the conversation it has sparked is an important one for all of us to have.