Mission and Philosophy of the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

We exist as an order of 21st century nuns dedicated to the promulgation of universal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt. Our ministry is one of public manifestation and habitual perpetration. We work to raise money for AIDS charities; fight for queer rights and visibility; do safer sex outreach; and strive diligently to keep our sense of humor, never taking ourselves so seriously that we forget to have fun.

Freedom of Expression
 

There are few restrictions on our individual artistic creativity. The rules that do exist are in place to enhance the overall effectiveness of our order. At certain events, all members of the Holy Order - Sin Sity Sisters (SSS) will be required to wear the traditional habits designed and approved by our General Membership (GM) coordinated with the “white face” developed by and for each member and accessorized in a manner which allows members their right of self-expression.

It is mandatory for members appearing in habit or uniform at public events to be “in face”.

Diversity
 

We are a family. As a family, we are allowed to be individual within a close-knit group. Our membership is open to men and women, young and old, rich and poor, gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual and transgender. Our organization is open to masculine, feminine and androgynous persona. We have no need to separate different people into affiliated organizations. To do so would be both hypocritical and contrary to our statement of purpose.

Our rules may be bent and stretched. They are guidelines which sometimes must be enforced strictly and other times applied loosely . Each member is an individual and each situation is unique.

Our lengthy application process is in place so that the existing general membership can ensure that all new members share the same basic philosophy, have the ability and desire to work with and for other people and wish to learn and grow.

Social Activism
 

As an order of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. (SPI), the SSS are 21st century nuns who are free from the guilt associated with many traditional religions. Our sub-committees plan actions and events affecting various social issues, happenings or fund-raising efforts and we will appear in support of those actions or events when our GM deems it worthy.

Social Service
 

We will educate, promote safer sex, visit the sick, feed the hungry and generally service the community.

Spiritual Development
 

The Sin Sity Sisters have no affiliation with any specific religion. Each member is encouraged to explore their own spirituality whether it be traditional or non-traditional and share that spirituality with any other consenting members. All members must keep open minds and respect different points of view.

Certain behaviors while in habit are not tolerated. These include offensive drunkenness, inappropriate hostility, demeaning attitudes, inappropriate sexual behavior, etc..

We suppress our individual egos in order to expiate the bitchy and uncooperative impulses that permeate so many aspects of gay culture.

Commitment
 

The Order requires its members to demonstrate commitment to the ideals of the Order, the community at large and to the individuals that comprise the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.