Christians worldwide denounce Last Supper ‘blasphemy’ at Olympics opening ceremony
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Published 2024-07-27
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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy after a performance featuring drag queens parodying the Last Supper.
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has ignited a significant controversy, particularly among Christians worldwide, due to a performance that featured drag queens in a scene reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. The ceremony aimed to showcase diversity and inclusion, highlighting LGBTQ+ references, and concluded with a tableau titled "Festivity." This scene included well-known drag queens like Nicky Doll and Paloma, who mimicked the iconic religious image.
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. While some praised the effort for its boldness and celebration of diversity, many Christians viewed it as blasphemous and disrespectful to their faith. This controversy underscores the complexities of balancing artistic expression and religious sentiments on a global stage, raising important questions about respect, freedom, and the portrayal of sacred symbols in modern art.
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All Comments (21)
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It's not just Christians I'm sure people from other religions also dislike what they see
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Complete garbage shame on France for that freak show
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This is just way too far, it is a complete slap in the face to Christianity. I will not watch the Olympics after seeing that.
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As a Moslem I am very shocked. I am sorry our Christian brothers and sisters are disrespected and hurt in such manner.
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TOTALLY BLASPHEMY
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Anti Christian hate on display Boycott now
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Not a Christian but will stand with them
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If it would have been an Islamic nation then fatwas would have been flying against it.
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Every Christian competitor should turn around and go home! Too many cowards out there, not standing against this!
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Mocking the Last Supper at the 2024 Olympics is the last straw. No more Olympics for me and the United States should spend its money on taking care of our veterans and mentally ill.
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Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.
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Way to go France , You ruined the entire Olympics.
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im not overly religious in any way but it was moraly disgusting in every way ..satanic
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God is not mocked karma is coming.............
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italians should come home after that disgrace
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Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful
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Jesus is the son of God how disrespectful we have become
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The president of france should be made to apologise to all the Christian countries and families who was watching this dumpster fire of a ceremony disgusting.
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Typical of the French it’s not supposed to be political or about religion
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Satanic
