NFL kicker Harrison Butker offered a succinct response to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, quoting a Bible verse about mocking God.
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics drew worldwide condemnation for openly mocking Christianity and featuring a large number of drag queens, transgender people, and activists during the presentation. The shocking footage overshadowed appearances by celebrities such as singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, as well as popular artists like Snoop Dogg, in a move aimed at boosting attendance at the Olympics.
Instead, viewers saw a naked man. Blue paintbearded man Dressed in women’s clothesand Butker appears to be mocking Christianity. Offended To.
“‘Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap,'” the Kansas City Chiefs player wrote. “‘He that sows to the flesh, from the flesh will reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.'” Galatians 6:7-8, he concluded.
In addition to being one of the NFL’s most trusted kickers, Butker also made headlines for a speech he gave at Catholic University in May 2024, where he promoted traditional values and attacked woke culture.
This kicker has made him a target for left-wing activists who do not support the idea of the nuclear family.
“Obviously there was no intention to show any disrespect to any religious group.”
Later that night, Butker was joined by former NFL quarterback Luke McCown, who called the opening ceremony “filthy,” adding that he was “disappointed but not surprised.”
“But know this: The Last Supper resulted in an empty tomb, in which the body of the God-man Jesus had rested for three days. Just before Jesus went into the tomb, before He willingly went to be crucified, He had eaten the Last Supper with His disciples.”
McCown also taught about the Last Supper and encouraged fans to read the Bible more.
Paris 2024 spokeswoman Anne Decquin later said it should have been clear that the opening ceremony was not intended to insult Christians or Catholics.
“Clearly there was no intention to show any disrespect to any religious group. [The opening ceremony] “I tried to celebrate the generosity of the community,” she said. Reuters“We believe this ambition has been achieved and we sincerely apologise if anyone was offended.”
Opening ceremonies director Thomas Joly said the Last Supper was not the inspiration for the presentation.
“My work never aims to disparage anyone or anything,” Jolie was quoted as saying.
according to Fox NewsOne of the drag queens who took part in the opening ceremony acknowledged that “the opening ceremony certainly made a stir.”
“I love it,” the entertainer wrote. “Do you know why? The Olympics is the biggest stage in the world and we queer people have always been spectators to the lives and accomplishments of others and now it’s time for us to be welcomed into that space.”
“And to those upset by seeing queerness on screen, remember: we’re not going anywhere,” he wrote on Instagram.
Also reportedly attending the fake dinner was another activist, a DJ named Barbara Bucci.
Butch is reportedly a well-known gay activist, in fact calling himself a “love activist” and promoting diversity and body positivity.
“I’m a love activist, DJ and producer based in Paris,” she said during the Olympics. India Today“My goal is to unite people through music, bring humanity together, share love, get everyone dancing and our hearts beating in unison. Music sounds better together!”
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