The opening ceremony of the Olympics 2024 in Paris has sparked outrage among Christians worldwide due to a parody of Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous “The Last Supper” painting. The sketch featured drag queens, a transgender model, a naked singer dressed as Dionysus, and a child, which some deemed offensive and disrespectful to Christianity.

Critics argue that the performance alienated Christian Olympians and perpetuated intolerance by targeting a specific religion. Others point out that Christianity is not the only religion with tensions with the LGBTQ community, and that the sketch may have been perceived as discriminatory.

Some of the reactions on X regarding the ceremony:

Reactions to the ceremony have been mixed, with some expressing offense and others defending the performance as a celebration of diversity. The incident has sparked a global conversation about art, tolerance, and respect for different beliefs.

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