By now, most people have heard about the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Paris. The responses over social media have varied from complete outrage to complete shock that the followers of Christ would respond in such a manner. Some have argued that the scene depicted by several drag queens was nothing more than the recreation of a pagan feast depicting Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. One of the creators of the scene even made this assertion.1 Still, many people viewed it as a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the “The Last Supper.”

Regardless of what the organizers of the opening ceremony intended; many people were offended by what one commentator described the scene as being— “Jesus Christ as a transgender drag queen.”2 Enough reasonable people associated the ceremony with The Last Supper to make one give some credence to the assertion of profaning a world-famous iconographic representation of the Savior’s instituting of communion.

Still, the denials have come in a fast and furious manner. Barbara Butch, who was at the center of the table in the opening ceremony recently deleted an Instagram post where “she” displayed a picture of the opening ceremony along with a da Vinci’s painting. In the post “she” remarked “O yes! O, yes! The new gay testament.” It seems that the denial of the depiction of the “Lords Supper” falls apart upon examination the evidence.3

Furthermore, a recent article reveals that the Olympic Committee knew what the opening ceremony contained. One source states, “A Paris 2024 Olympics spokesperson admitted the controversial drag show version of ‘The Last Supper” seen in Friday’s opening ceremony was indeed inspired by the iconic da Vinci mural — despite attempting to vehemently deny it following fierce backlash.”4 Even so, the attempts to walk back the Olympic fiasco continue.

For the sake of argument, one might assume that it was little more than a representation of a pagan god. If that is so, why did the world audience need to have several men dressed as women (transgendered individuals) to be actors in the depiction? Why include a child on the same stage as men dressed as women with two of them being almost nude and having semi-exposed genitalia? It is simple really, the radicals in our world are trying to indoctrinate adults and children to accept the LGBTQ+ lifestyle.

Still, one person on social media said that the supporters of Christ should expect to be persecuted for what they believe. There is a difference between being persecuted for our convictions and profaning the Son of God! When one profanes the holiness of God, he relegates the Creator of the Universe to just another common being. The Bible is replete with passages that warn against profaning God to the extent of warning about the misuse of His name.

The first part of the Ten Commandments addresses the Israelites interaction with the Holy God who delivered them from Egyptian bondage. Consider these portions of the decalogue. Exodus 20:3-7 says, "You shall have no other gods before Me. "You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments. "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” The simple fact of the matter is this—if you do not revere God you will not obey His commandments. Many people in our world hold nothing holy or in awe other than themselves and their carnal desires. The opening ceremony of the Olympics made that plain to the casual observer.

Moreover, the question begs “Why is it acceptable to parody Christ and His followers, but other religions and beliefs are simply off limits?” Even if the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was just a parody of Dionysus there is ample evidence that Christianity is under constant attack. Some people on the opposite side of being offended seem to by saying we need to turn the television and “go to something else.”5

There are some things which should offend the people of God. Profaning His Son should be chief among them. Perhaps even more disturbing is the way some have responded to Christians who are genuinely upset by this carnal, sensual display. While it is true that we need to love all people who are created in the spiritual image of God, we are not instructed to accept every immoral standard that the society attempts to shove down our throats.

The world we live in has lost its moral compass. Regardless of the reasoning behind the opening ceremony of the Olympics—a portrayal of the Last Supper or a pagan god feasting—the organizers of such a spectacle should be ashamed. Jeremiah 6:15 says, “Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD.”


1 https://www.today.com/news/paris-olympics/olympics-opening-ceremony-last-supper-controversy-rcna16392
2 https://iheart.com/podcast/867-verdict-with-ted-cruz-56253661/episode/olympics-mocks-christians-harris-snubs-israel-200352292/
3 Allen, Elise Ann (2024). “Drag Queen Confirms it was a Parody of the Last Supper Despite Olympic Committee’s Claim,” Catholic Herald. https://catholicherald.co.uk/
4 Exclusive | Paris Olympics admitted opening ceremony drag show was based on 'Last Supper' (nypost.com)
5 https://www.foxnews.com/video/6359578727112