Drag performance at Paris Olympics opening sparks controversy
Conservative politicians, church leaders denounce 'blasphemous' display
Organizers apologize for offense caused
PARIS, France (AP) — A performance during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday has drawn criticism from church leaders and conservative politicians, who denounced it as "blasphemous." The performance, which featured drag queens dressed as Jesus Christ and the apostles, was part of a larger tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Last Supper."
The performance has sparked a backlash on social media, with many users calling it "disrespectful" and "offensive." Some have even called for the resignation of the Olympic organizers.
In a statement, the organizers of the Paris Olympics apologized to anyone who was offended by the performance. They said that they had not intended to cause offense and that they respected the religious beliefs of all.
The controversy over the performance is likely to continue in the coming days. It remains to be seen whether the organizers will face any further criticism or backlash for their decision to include the performance in the opening ceremony.
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