The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has ignited backlash, particularly from Christians, due to a performance featuring drag queens in a scene evocative of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, where Jesus dined with his apostles.
It’s time to BOYCOTT the Satanic 2024 Olympics
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) July 26, 2024
Who’s with me ? pic.twitter.com/fqoN5L3YAp
The ceremony aimed to showcase diversity and inclusion, highlighting LGBTQ+ references, and culminated in a tableau titled "Festivity." This scene featured well-known drag queens like Nicky Doll and Paloma, mimicking the iconic religious image.
It would be nice if one Christian Olympian denounced the blasphemy that took place during the opening ceremonies…
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) July 27, 2024
We can talk all night long on social media about how despicable this was but we need athletes to stand for Jesus Christ right now. Don’t be silent. #Olympics pic.twitter.com/WCHU4UsVFk
Many perceived the depiction as disrespectful, drawing criticism from Christians around the world.
France, you owe Christians everywhere an apology for this. #Olympic2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/JV4fvOvklx
— charmane harbert ✝️ 🇺🇸 (@callme_Chari) July 26, 2024
Critics argue that the portrayal showed insensitivity towards a sacred Christian symbol.
The 2024 Paris Olympics has gone full Woke dystopian.
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) July 26, 2024
The opening ceremony was filled with transgend*r mockery of the Last Supper, the Golden Calf idol, and even the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation.
The Olympics has made it clear that Christian viewers aren't welcome. pic.twitter.com/LgawyE6YRX
Conservative host Matt Walsh labelled the performance as "demonic".
The Olympics opens by making a demonic mockery of the Christian faithpic.twitter.com/anEjhUxlio
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) July 26, 2024
The organisers intended to promote inclusivity, but the depiction of the Last Supper scene has sparked a broader debate on the boundaries of artistic representation and religious reverence, underscoring the complexities of balancing these aspects on a global stage.
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