{"id":2314748,"date":"2024-07-27T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T20:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2314748"},"modified":"2024-07-27T16:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T20:06:19","slug":"harrison-butker-quotes-scripture-in-stand-against-olympics-unabashed-pegan-ceremonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harrison-butker-quotes-scripture-in-stand-against-olympics-unabashed-pegan-ceremonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Harrison Butker Quotes Scripture in Stand Against Olympics&#8217; Unabashed Pegan Ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fharrison-butker-quotes-scripture-in-stand-against-olympics-unabashed-pegan-ceremonies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2314748&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The summary discusses the backlash surrounding \u200da provocative\u200d drag queen parody of &#8220;The Last Supper&#8221; that \u2063was part of the \u20622024 \u200dParis Olympics opening ceremony. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker expressed\u200c his outrage over the performance, claiming it was offensive to Christians, as it mocked an important religious icon. He\u200d shared a Bible verse on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gallego-hits-lake-on-abortion-in-ad-marking-dobbs-anniversary-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Gallego hits Lake on abortion in ad marking Dobbs anniversary - Washington Examiner\">social media emphasizing<\/a> the idea that &#8220;God is not mocked.&#8221; The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-fires-back-at-small-robert-de-niro-after-disastrous-biden-campaign-event\/\" title=\"Trump responds to &#039;small&#039; Robert De Niro after Biden event criticism\">event drew criticism<\/a> from various \u2064religious\u2064 leaders and politicians, including the Bishops\u2019 Conference of\u2062 France, \u200cwhich condemned the \u200cscenes of mockery\u2064 towards Christianity. Other commentators echoed similar sentiments, calling the portrayal disrespectful and indicative \u200cof a broader &#8220;war on faith and traditional values.&#8221; The strong responses highlight a\u2064 significant divide in public opinion regarding artistic expressions that engage with \u2064religious subjects.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>A drag queen-infested parody of The Last Supper that was a centerpiece of the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics won the gold medal for offensive outrage, according to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.<\/p>\n<p>The parody appeared to be an attempt to mock the famous Leonardo da Vinci portrayal of the last meal Jesus Christ had with his followers, an event from which the practice of communion in Christian churches is derived.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">In honor of the real Last Supper. Shame on the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Olympics?\">@Olympics<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nbc?\">@nbc<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GVJI79jrHX\">pic.twitter.com\/GVJI79jrHX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PeteHegseth\/status\/1816982218335457744?\">July 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is crazy,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/harrison-butker-drops-bomb-serena-williams-fires-shot-espys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butker<\/a> wrote in his Instagram Stories account, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/chiefs-harrison-butker-slams-paris-olympics-parody-last-supper-this-crazy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>He also added a verse from the Bible reading, &ldquo;Be not deceived, God is not mocked.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/buttkicker7\/status\/1816953986114822172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post on X<\/a>, he wrote the full verse.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;&rsquo;Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-are-not-happy-about-last-supper-portrayal-at-the-olympics-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Republicans are not happy about Last Supper portrayal at the Olympics - Washington Examiner\">reap life everlasting<\/a>.&rsquo; Galatians 6:7-8,&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&ldquo;Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Galatians 6:7-8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bhCHoO1HXk\">pic.twitter.com\/bhCHoO1HXk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Harrison Butker (@buttkicker7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/buttkicker7\/status\/1816953986114822172?\">July 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Butker was not alone.<\/p>\n<p>The Bishops&rsquo; Conference of France issued a statement criticizing &ldquo;scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity, which we deeply deplore,&rdquo; according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/27\/sports\/french-church-leaders-harrison-butker-slam-drag-parody-of-last-supper-at-2024-paris-olympics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We thank the members of other religious denominations who have expressed their solidarity. This morning, we think of all Christians on all continents who have been hurt by the outrage and provocation of certain scenes,&rdquo; the statement added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is crazy. Opening your event by replacing Jesus and the disciples at the The Last Supper with men in drag. There are 2.4 billion Christians on earth and apparently the Olympics wanted to declare loudly to all of them, right out of the gate<br \/> NOT WELCOME <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T88AmXbqXL\">pic.twitter.com\/T88AmXbqXL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LibertyLockPod\/status\/1816938415822159951?\">July 26, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-olympics-opens-evil-drag-queen-performance-appears-mock-jesus-last-supper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catholics<\/a> should &ldquo;make their voices heard&rdquo;&nbsp;over &ldquo;the gross mockery of the &lsquo;Last Supper.&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/house-democrats-furious-mike-johnson-forcing-reveal-true-colors-anti-semitism-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Johnson<\/a> vented his <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1817229481972473922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outrage on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Last night&rsquo;s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>The war on our faith and traditional values knows no bounds today. But we know that truth and virtue will always&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s88c9ymG9j\">pic.twitter.com\/s88c9ymG9j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1817229481972473922?\">July 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Last night&rsquo;s mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games,&rdquo; he wrote in a<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SpeakerJohnson\/status\/1817229481972473922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> post on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The war on our faith and traditional values knows no bounds today. 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This parody seemed to ridicule Leonardo da Vinci&#8217;s iconic depiction of Jesus Christ&#8217;s final meal with his disciples, which is the basis for the Christian practice of communion. Butker expressed his disapproval on Instagram, stating, &#8220;This is crazy,&#8221; and shared a Bible verse: \u201cBe not deceived, God is not mocked&#8230;\u201d from Galatians 6:7-8. He wasn&#8217;t alone in his criticism; the Bishops\u2019 Conference of France condemned the mockery of Christianity and thanked other religious groups for their support. Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholics to voice their concerns about this disrespectful portrayal. House Speaker Mike Johnson also expressed outrage on social media, calling it shocking and insulting to Christians worldwide while emphasizing that traditional values are under attack but will ultimately prevail<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2314752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-69.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5250,34523,4825,36472,18178],"class_list":["post-2314748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-faith","tag-harrison-butker","tag-olympics","tag-pagan-ceremonies","tag-scripture"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-69.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2314748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2314748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2314748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2314752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2314748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2314748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2314748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}