Olympics Accused Of Mocking Christianity With Drag Queen Parody Of ‘The Last Supper’
The Olympics opening ceremony is always a spectacle, but this year, it became a hotbed of controversy. Held around the Paris city centre, the event aimed to dazzle with performances by Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, a fashion runway on a bridge, and a parade of nations on the River Seine featuring athletes waving their flags.
However, it was not just the grandeur that caught the world’s attention. One of the most talked-about moments of the ceremony was a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper.”
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In this performance, drag queens, trans people, and a child took on the roles of the disciples, while a plus-size woman wearing a crown portrayed Jesus. This act quickly became the focal point of discussions, with many Christians accusing the organizers of blasphemy.
In addition to the Last Supper parody, the ceremony featured other biblical references that further fueled the controversy. These included the “worship” of a golden calf statue and a cloaked figure riding a pale horse, seemingly alluding to the horsemen of the apocalypse. These depictions did not sit well with many viewers, who took to social media to express their discontent.
The ceremony’s controversial nature sparked a flurry of reactions online. Elon Musk, founder of X, condemned the visuals, calling them “extremely disrespectful to Christians.”
South African artist The Kiffness also weighed in, questioning why Christianity is often mocked openly. These reactions highlight a broader conversation about the portrayal of religious symbols in popular culture.
The Olympics opening ceremony, scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August, has certainly made an impact before the games have even begun.
While some praised the creativity and inclusivity of the performances, others saw it as a blatant act of disrespect. As the world continues to debate, one thing is clear: this year’s ceremony will be remembered for more than just its grandeur.
France has officially fallen. 🪦🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/P2GBSzsvnr
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 26, 2024
God cannot be mocked.
— Zaki Solja (@zakisolja) July 26, 2024
I’m sick of this.
I’m a Muslim and I’m sick of this.
Why aren’t Christians doing anything?
Why are you weak? pic.twitter.com/Z253rFBl4j
— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾 (@Partisangirl) July 27, 2024
They must have forgot to read what comes after this part.
They don’t win.
Revelation 19: 11-16
Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of… pic.twitter.com/UGSyRuxaas
— Magnus 𝕏 (@Magnus_Veritas) July 27, 2024
The Olympics is making a mockery of Christianity. pic.twitter.com/iCbQk7gQIF
— The Kiffness (@TheKiffness) July 26, 2024
France, you owe Christians everywhere an apology for this. #Olympic2024 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/JV4fvOvklx
— charmane harbert ✝️ 🇺🇸 (@callme_Chari) July 26, 2024
The golden calf, mentioned in the Old Testament in Exodus 32 and I Kings 12, has multiple symbolic meanings:
•Idolatry ⁰Worship of the golden calf is seen as a rejection of faith, or apostasy. ⁰⁰
• pic.twitter.com/K9EOrSFaol— Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) July 27, 2024
Paris Olympics features cloaked figure riding a pale horse – appearing to evoke Revelation 6:8 in the Bible and the Fourth horseman of the apocalypse.
In Revelation, the fourth horsemen rides a pale horse and is identified as Death.
“And when he had opened the fourth seal I… pic.twitter.com/1kDYNrHvN1
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 26, 2024
This was extremely disrespectful to Christians
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 26, 2024
Paris was humiliated last night.
Another attack on Christianity.
London today we will restore national pride into OUR capital.
And Christianity will be celebrated by a sea of patriots 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/ziW5goERGP
— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) July 27, 2024
Friends, my thoughts on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. #Olimpiadas2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/xU1ljFMZft
— Bishop Robert Barron (@BishopBarron) July 27, 2024
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