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Last Updated: July 27, 2024, 10:10 IST
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The drag show at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris. (Screengrab)
A parody of the 'Last Supper' featuring drag queens at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks backlash from the Christian community and social media users
A performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has sparked backlash, particularly from the Christian community after the show featured drag queens posing behind a table reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s depiction of the ‘Last Supper,’ where Jesus dined with his apostles.
One performer wore a large silver headdress resembling a halo, while another was painted blue and adorned with flowers, appearing to symbolise a dish being served at the meal. Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly critical and full of rage, with many users calling the performance an “insult” to Catholics.
‘Blasphemy of the Last Supper’
The 2024 Paris Olympics has gone full Woke dystopian.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
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) July 26, 2024
This is blasphemy of the Last Supper, the First Catholic Mass, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, sacrilegiously depicted here in a blue Baphomet Dress.I am calling on government and religious leaders worldwide to denounce this attack on the Catholic Faith.
Who will stand with us? pic.twitter.com/dAXKZueVnn
— Joseph D. McBride, Esq. (@McBrideLawNYC) July 26, 2024
‘AN ABOMINATION’
Prominent US figures and political commentators condemned the act, arguing it disrespected Christianity and sent a message of exclusion to the 2.4 billion Christians worldwide. US radio host Clint Russell stated, “Opening your event by replacing Jesus and the disciples with men in drag is unacceptable.” “The transnational Left have contempt for Western civilization,” Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton wrote.
This is crazy. Opening your event by replacing Jesus and the disciples at the The Last Supper with men in drag. There are 2.4 billion Christians on earth and apparently the Olympics wanted to declare loudly to all of them, right out of the gateNOT WELCOME pic.twitter.com/T88AmXbqXL— Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) July 26, 2024
AN ABOMINATIONThe opening ceremony of the Olympics mocked Jesus by recreating “The Last Supper’ with drag queens, a gay Smurf, and a few children sprinkled in there just for fun.
Clearly overt pagan, satanic symbolism.
And they call us conspiracy theorists. pic.twitter.com/ZDHERLl9od
— VINCENT OSHANA (@VincentOshana) July 26, 2024
Paris Olympic’s defence
In their defence, Paris Olympic organisers claimed the show aimed to humorously underline the absurdity of violence among humans. However, the backlash continued, with some commentators expressing concerns about the broader implications of mocking religious traditions in a public forum like the Olympics. The ceremony also included other controversial moments, such as a depiction of a “headless” Marie Antoinette and a scene suggesting a sexual encounter at France’s national library, FOX News reported.
To all the Christians of the world who are watching the #Paris2024 ceremony and felt insulted by this drag queen parody of the Last Supper, know that it is not France that is speaking but a left-wing minority ready for any provocation. #notinmynameÀ tous les chrétiens du monde… pic.twitter.com/GusP2TR63u
— Marion Maréchal (@MarionMarechal) July 26, 2024
Conservative French politician and European parliament member Marion Marechal, warned international viewers that this polarising display does not entirely represent French people. “To all the Christians of the world who are watching the #Paris2024 ceremony and felt insulted by this drag queen parody of the Last Supper, know that it is not France that is speaking but a left-wing minority ready for any provocation. #notinmyname,” she wrote.
