Paris Olympics Apologize for Offensive Tableau
Church Leaders Express Outrage
Forbes: Drag Queen "Last Supper" Sparks Controversy
Paris Olympics organizers apologized Sunday to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." During a controversial tableau, drag queens and dancers lined a long table in an image that some thought resembled da Vinci's iconic painting.
The performance drew criticism from church leaders, who called it blasphemous and disrespectful. Conservative pundits and Republican politicians also condemned the tableau, calling it an attack on Christian values.
In a statement, the Paris Olympics Organizing Committee said it "deeply regrets any offense caused by the performance." The committee said it had "no intention of offending anyone" and that it "respects all religions and beliefs."
The controversy over the tableau has overshadowed the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which is being held in the shadow of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a world where divisions are growing deeper, it is important to remember that we are all human beings and that we should treat each other with respect. The Paris Olympics should be a celebration of diversity and unity, and it is unfortunate that this performance has cast a shadow over the event.
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