The Paris Olympics are facing backlash from fans and celebrities following their "mockery" of the Last Supper at the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
(PLGNN) - The Paris Olympics have just started, and during their opening ceremony, drag queens and dancers lined the table in an image which was depicting Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" portrait of Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles.
The scene also featured a man, painted blue, who was completely naked except for vines covering his genitals, sat in the middle of a table, surrounded by flowers.
The Paris Olympics said on X that the scene was "The interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus makes us aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings."
Reactions to the scene were mixed, with some finding it to be a celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, however the majority believe it's a "mockery" and "insult to the Christian people".
Numerous celebrities and leaders gave their thoughts online about the scene, with X CEO Linda Yaccarino saying on X that as a Christian she felt "Deeply upset".
In regards to the controversial moment, X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that, "Unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, Christianity will perish."
Controversial influencer and businessman Andrew Tate said on X that he is "Genuinely enraged by the Olympic opening".
Boxer Ryan Garcia called for a boycott of the Olympics, and posted a video where he said, "Hey guys, I'm gonna be real. What they did at the Olympics, they all need to get canceled. You guys think this is a joke. It ain't a joke. Christians stand up, boycott the Olympics. The Olympics are done. Once you disrespect Jesus in front of billions of people, it's finished."
Businessman Tristan Tate posted to X saying, "Olympics is now fake and ghey. Do not watch.". Telecommunications company C Spire, which is the sixth-largest wireless provider in the United States, announced that they are removing all advertising from the Olympics, saying on X, "We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics". Anne Descamps, a spokesperson for the Paris games, told reporters Sunday that there was "never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group" and apologized "if people have taken any offense."
(PLGNN) - The Paris Olympics have just started, and during their opening ceremony, drag queens and dancers lined the table in an image which was depicting Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" portrait of Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles.
The scene also featured a man, painted blue, who was completely naked except for vines covering his genitals, sat in the middle of a table, surrounded by flowers.
The Paris Olympics said on X that the scene was "The interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus makes us aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings."
Reactions to the scene were mixed, with some finding it to be a celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, however the majority believe it's a "mockery" and "insult to the Christian people".
Numerous celebrities and leaders gave their thoughts online about the scene, with X CEO Linda Yaccarino saying on X that as a Christian she felt "Deeply upset".
In regards to the controversial moment, X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that, "Unless there is more bravery to stand up for what is fair and right, Christianity will perish."
Controversial influencer and businessman Andrew Tate said on X that he is "Genuinely enraged by the Olympic opening".
Boxer Ryan Garcia called for a boycott of the Olympics, and posted a video where he said, "Hey guys, I'm gonna be real. What they did at the Olympics, they all need to get canceled. You guys think this is a joke. It ain't a joke. Christians stand up, boycott the Olympics. The Olympics are done. Once you disrespect Jesus in front of billions of people, it's finished."
Businessman Tristan Tate posted to X saying, "Olympics is now fake and ghey. Do not watch.". Telecommunications company C Spire, which is the sixth-largest wireless provider in the United States, announced that they are removing all advertising from the Olympics, saying on X, "We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics". Anne Descamps, a spokesperson for the Paris games, told reporters Sunday that there was "never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group" and apologized "if people have taken any offense."
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