Christians worldwide denounce Last Supper ‘blasphemy’ at Olympics opening ceremony

Christians worldwide denounce Last Supper ‘blasphemy’ at Olympics opening ceremony #parisolympics2024 #openingceremony #lastsupper The Paris Olympics opening ceremony sparks controversy after a performance featuring drag queens parodying the Last Supper. The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has ignited a significant controversy, particularly among Christians worldwide, due to a performance that featured drag queens in a scene reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. The ceremony aimed to showcase diversity and inclusion, highlighting LGBTQ+ references, and concluded with a tableau titled "Festivity." This scene included well-known drag queens like Nicky Doll and Paloma, who mimicked the iconic religious image. The organisers intended to promote inclusivity, but the depiction of the Last Supper scene has sparked a broader debate on the boundaries of artistic representation and religious reverence. While some praised the effort for its boldness and celebration of diversity, many Christians viewed it as blasphemous and disrespectful to their faith. This controversy underscores the complexities of balancing artistic expression and religious sentiments on a global stage, raising important questions about respect, freedom, and the portrayal of sacred symbols in modern art. Keep up with the day's top news stories with The Express Tribune's YouTube Channel. The Express Tribune is Pakistan's #1 brand for breaking news in politics, sports, business, lifestyle and more. Proud partner of the New York Times. Our mission is to defend the liberal values and egalitarian traditions we believe in, and which deserve to be upheld in writing that is both informative and insightful. #latestnews #etribune #dragqueens #artisticfreedom #controversyunveiled #controversialdebates #controversialmoments #controversialnews #controversialtopic #controversialtopics #controversytoday #internationalnews #controversyvideo #paris #parisolympic #parisolankiofficial #parisolympics #parisolympics2024 #boycott #offensive Official website: https://tribune.com.pk/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etribune Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/etribune Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etribune Follow us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theexpresstribune Join our Whatsapp Channel: https://bit.ly/tribune-whatsapp Breaking News | Latest News | News Headlines | eTribune | Express Tribune News | News Channel | Live News | Breaking News | Breaking News Today | Headlines News | News Updates | Tribune news | Express Tribune | World News | International News | Paris Olympics | opening ceremony | Last Supper | drag queens | Christian outrage | artistic representation | religious reverence | diversity and inclusion | LGBTQ+ references | Nicky Doll | Paloma | Paris 2024 | Olympic Games controversy | global stage | artistic expression | religious sentiment | blasphemy | iconic religious image | sacred symbols | modern art | boycott