Christian groups around the world, led by Catholics and archbishops, expressed their anger towards the Paris Olympic Games board for mocking God in scenes resembling biblical events during the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024.
The blasphemous biblical parody scene referenced Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, ‘The Last Supper’.
The scene included drag queens, a transgender model, and a singer dressed as the Greek god of wine.
In a post shared by the organizers to explain the artistry, the official handle indicated that the scene aimed to raise awareness “of the absurdity of violence between human beings.”
However, Christians were outraged on social media, stating that the performance was a clear mockery of God.
The Catholic Church in France, in response, announced that it had disassociated itself and disapproved of a ceremony that “included scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity.”
Archbishop Charles Scicluna, an official for the Vatican’s powerful doctrinal office, also described the scene as a “gratuitous insult.”
The Italian bishops, in a statement quoted by the Daily Italian newspaper, could not understand why the ceremony mocked Christianity while glorifying and promoting gay culture.
“It took an unexpectedly negative turn, becoming a parade of banal errors, accompanied by trite and predictable ideologies.”
“Don’t mistake us for moralistic bigots, but what’s the point of having to experience every single global event, even a sporting one, as if it were a Gay Pride?”
Meanwhile, the Paris Olympics Games organizers have apologized for the ‘blasphemous’ scene in the opening ceremony.
Anne Descamps, spokesperson for the committee, stated that the ceremony was not meant to ‘celebrate community tolerance’ and therefore had no intention of offending any religious group.
“Clearly, there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. [The opening ceremony] aimed to celebrate community tolerance.”
“We believe this goal was achieved. If anyone has been offended, we sincerely apologize.”
Read some reactions below:
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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
Yesterday, the Olympics' opening ceremony surfaced as one of the most controversial in world history.
It was the biggest blasphemy, sacrilege, and ridicule of the Christian faith the world has ever seen.
Now, this angered us greatly. But strangely, we found joy. Before… pic.twitter.com/n2oE52YPZI
— Spiricoco Twittter (@SpiricocoNg) July 27, 2024
Professional boxer Ryan Garcia calls for a boycott of the Olympics after their anti-Christian opening ceremony disrespected the faith.
— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) July 27, 2024
Last night’s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
The war on our faith and traditional values knows no bounds today. But we know that truth and virtue will always… pic.twitter.com/s88c9ymG9j
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) July 27, 2024
The Olympics Just Mocked Christianity With Opening With Drag Queens Mocking The Last Supper.
This #OpeningCeremony is a big slap and they only try disrespectful display with Christians, why??#OlympicGames #Olympic2024 #Olympic pic.twitter.com/XguABy3XAO— President Eniola Daniel (@UnlimitedEniola) July 27, 2024
Thousands of Christians spoke out against the mocking of Christianity during the Olympics Opening Ceremony, but there was one man who remained silent.
I said it before and I will say it again: Pope Francis is the worst pope in my lifetime. His silence is deafening.
Agree? pic.twitter.com/lg68yCwXqo
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 28, 2024
And now they are openly mocking Christians at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
There are billions of Christians across the world—Christians who will compete at the Olympics.
This mockery is repugnant.
pic.twitter.com/KgbeajyRpx— Kristen Waggoner (@KWaggonerADF) July 26, 2024
Drag queens mock Christianity during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics in Paris as they attempt to recreate da Vinci’s painting of Jesus’ Last Supper.
Not only are Christians the only people that it is socially acceptable to mock… it’s actually celebrated and put front and… pic.twitter.com/xgwYz0It0x
— Shane Pruitt (@shane_pruitt78) July 26, 2024
I am not even christian and when i learned that this was a mockery of the last supper i got so angry. #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/RRI5x4wVJm
— jaki (@janamakok) July 26, 2024
The French have parodied the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris.
Only Christians face this level of constant ridicule and mockery, as our enemies fear the gospel.
Enough is enough. pic.twitter.com/kOe4MQw1zy
— Disciples Of Christ (@ChristSavesUK) 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
Mon Dieu! 🙄
The Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Mocking a central part of the Christian faith- The Last Supper.
I thought France was a Christian country? @calvinrobinson pic.twitter.com/JdzV83VFoF— FreeByTheSea (@Free_ByTheSea) July 26, 2024
The decline of France and the EU. A ceremony full of woke and LGTBI ideologies as well as a direct insult to Christianity to Christians. #Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony #Christians #woke pic.twitter.com/VLChmL64y6
— Pepe Isern (@PepeIsja) July 26, 2024
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