Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off Friday with the procession of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic torch -- and an apparent replication of "The Last Supper" performed by drag queens.
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2 developments- Jul 27, 2024Olympics accused of mocking Christianity with drag queen parody of ‘The Last Supper’
- Jul 28, 2024Paris Olympics organizers say they meant no disrespect with ‘Last Supper’ tableau
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1 viewpointI sympathize with the Olympics Last Supper outrage. But save some for the world’s more serious Christian persecution.
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