The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured a drag queen parody that allegedly mocked Christianity, sparking outrage among religious leaders and conservative politicians.
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony has ignited controversy after a drag queen parody apparently mocked the Christian sacrament of the Last Supper. The incident has drawn condemnation from religious leaders and conservative politicians, who have accused the Biden-Harris administration of remaining silent on the matter.
President Biden, who identifies as Catholic, has yet to comment on the event, while Vice President Harris' office has also declined to respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries. The opening ceremony, which took place on Friday, featured a performance by drag queens lip-syncing to Madonna's "Like a Prayer" while seated at a table resembling Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper."
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Sparks Outrage with Drag Queen Parody Mocked Christianity
CatholicVote, a conservative political advocacy group, has called on President Biden to denounce the "sacrilegious mockery" of the Last Supper, stating that the administration's silence speaks volumes about its respect for Christian believers. Brian Burch, president of CatholicVote, has accused the Biden-Harris administration of being quick to denounce perceived attacks on other religions but remaining silent when it comes to Christianity.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has condemned the ceremony as an attack on Christian values. "Last night's mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world," Johnson said in a post on X. "The war on our faith and traditional values knows no bounds today."
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Sparks Outrage with Drag Queen Parody Mocked Christianity
Other world leaders have also expressed their outrage, with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini calling the performance "seedy" and stating that it was a "bad start" for the Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron has defended the opening ceremony, saying that it was intended to be "inclusive" and that he respects all beliefs.
The controversy over the opening ceremony has sparked a debate about the role of religion in society and the limits of artistic expression. Some critics have argued that the performance was disrespectful and offensive to Christians, while others have defended it as a form of satire and a celebration of diversity.
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Sparks Outrage with Drag Queen Parody Mocked Christianity
The incident has also raised questions about the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to religious freedom. The administration has faced criticism from religious groups in the past for its support of policies that they believe infringe on their rights, such as the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the Biden-Harris administration will address the concerns of religious leaders and conservative politicians or whether they will continue to remain silent on the matter.
