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.
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Freedom of Expression |
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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”.
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Diversity |
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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.
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Social Activism |
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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.
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Social Service |
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We will educate, promote safer sex, visit the sick, feed the hungry and
generally service the community.
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Spiritual Development |
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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.
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Commitment |
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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.
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