Faith vs. Art: The Paris Olympics Controversy
- Jane Isley
- Jul 31, 2024
- 2 min read
The Olympics definitely went off with a bang this year, but what I’m seeing from some Christians is even more deeply concerning.
Many are defending this, claiming it wasn’t really a Last Supper parody, that it’s just “artistic expression,” it was only about the god Dionysus, not Jesus, and that people need to calm down and be more inclusive. Basically, we’re being gaslit into thinking outrage over clear moral violations is overreacting.
The harsh truth is, it doesn’t matter whether the parody intentionally referenced the Last Supper or not.
The point is: the excuses being given to justify this as “okay” are meaningless in the face of what was actually presented.
The point is what it openly promoted: the LGBTQ+ community, drag queens, the feast of Dionysus (the god of wine, fertility, and revelry), sexuality, gluttony, drunkenness, and immodesty, all in front of children.
It normalized a culture of blatant sexuality, sensuality, and revelry under the guise of “art,” making a spectacle out of behaviors Scripture clearly condemns. If you call yourself a Christian and support this, it’s time to reevaluate your faith, and I mean that quite literally and seriously. It’s not about being judgmental; it’s about aligning with the truth of God’s Word.
The Bible makes it clear: there is no middle ground when it comes to defending behavior that glorifies sin. The only “middle ground” some claim is a false one, designed to allow people to live however they please while excusing what Scripture forbids.
Stop defending this monstrosity of an “artistic” expression. There is no place for it in Christianity. It is a stark reminder that the world will continue to push boundaries, but our faith calls us to stand firm, sober, and vigilant.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
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