Filanthropy Friday

It is time now for another slightly political (and maybe a little ridiculous)  Filanthropy Friday.

**Warning - if you love Rick Santorum, you might be offended. **

I wanted to keep this week's Filanthropy Friday  - light (as in, not depressing).  Liz and I brainstormed a little during dinner on Wednesday night (if you want to read about how she ruined food for everyone, read her blog) and the Church of The Flying Spaghetti Monster sounded fun, but I couldn't find a way to donate.  

Yesterday - inspiration struck when I read an article about Rick Santorum promising a war on porn.  Good grief.  I'm not exactly a spend-ten-hours-a-day-watching-porn kind of girl, but I honestly don't care who does.  I certainly don't need the government protecting me (or my marriage) from the perils of porn.  

This is why I don't understand how good and intelligent people like my wonderful friend Liz can associate with Santorum-ish republicans (to be fair, I'm quite certain Liz would spit sharks if he became the nominee) .  Look, I understand it when people (republicans and libertarians) say they want government out of their lives and that the government shouldn't be making decisions for individuals (or states) - I DO GET IT - sometimes none of us are as dumb as all of us.  What I do not understand is how these same people who want less government intervention in their wallets, want more government in their personal lives.  The hypocrisy is stupefying.  I know there is hypocrisy on both sides - I do - but let's try to stay focused on Rick Santorum and his hatred of sex for fun.

This week (actually yesterday when I read the inspirational article) I decided to find the charity that would most offend Rick Santorum - but I've already donated twice to Planned Parenthood - so I found The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.

The website really says it best:

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® is a leading-edge Order of queer nuns. Since our first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted ourselves to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. We believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and we use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency and guilt that chain the human spirit.

I love it and I'm sure Rick Santorum would be completely offended so I donated $15 and sent the donation notification (in his name) to his campaign.