Meanwhile, in France

[Ken]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

I would think that depictions of pagan Greek gods would be MORE offensive to Muslims than Christians. Since Muslims are more obsessed about human imagery as a general rule. Islam forbids deification of humans through imagery which is exactly what this Feast of Dionysus scene depicted.

[temporal1]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

i believe this one did, along with all others, and non-believers, too. As it was intended to do.

This was not a new theme, just taking lust+carnality to another venue.
It’s been going on for years+years, esp followng o bama’s second term as president.
Lighting up the White House was a major insult.

Paris Olympics 2024: The controversial hijab ban at sport's biggest party
https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/68739487

[Valerie]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

Satan has no need to offend Muslims. He wages war against the Church, you know, the Bride of Christ. Especially if he stirs up arguments between the faithful

[Josh]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

I would think that depictions of pagan Greek gods would be MORE offensive to Muslims than Christians. Since Muslims are more obsessed about human imagery as a general rule. Islam forbids deification of humans through imagery which is exactly what this Feast of Dionysus scene depicted.

Depictions of the prophet Muhammed would be offensive to them, particularly one done in a blasphemous, mocking style as this was done in its portrayal of artistic depictions of the Lord's Supper (despite their backtracking to claim it was something else).

As I said, I'll be convinced once they're willing to do that.

[Valerie]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

I would think that depictions of pagan Greek gods would be MORE offensive to Muslims than Christians. Since Muslims are more obsessed about human imagery as a general rule. Islam forbids deification of humans through imagery which is exactly what this Feast of Dionysus scene depicted.

So why have they abstained from this over the past century? Why NOW? Satan knows his time is short(er) every day

[temporal1]

I'll be convinced once I see an Olympic ceremony with artistic depictions that offend Muslims.

Depictions of the prophet Muhammed would be offensive to them, particularly one done in a blasphemous, mocking style as this was done in its portrayal of artistic depictions of the Lord's Supper (despite their backtracking to claim it was something else).

As I said, I'll be convinced once they're willing to do that.

2015 / Charlie Hebdo Shooting: 12 Killed at Muhammad Cartoons Magazine in Paris
Twelve people were killed Wednesday when gunmen stormed a French satirical news magazine which has published cartoons of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad.
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/paris ... is-n281266

Christians are the easy targets.

[Outsider]

Never thought I"d see Russel Brand's name grace the pages of MN. But here we are....

I never thought Russel Brand would become a professing Christian. But here we are.

[Outsider]

https://x.com/wschoonenberg/status/1817 ... 8-khs7cmwA (it’s in Dutch but X can translate tweets).

It’s this painting that’s being referenced—

I think it's just damage control. Sponsors have been pulling out because of it. I've heard the title let's the cat out of the bag:

For those of you confused, the title of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics was literally called "La Cène Sur Un Scène Sur La Seine," i.e. "The Last Supper on a Stage on the Seine." Any questions?

[Szdfan]

https://x.com/wschoonenberg/status/1817 ... 8-khs7cmwA (it’s in Dutch but X can translate tweets).

It’s this painting that’s being referenced—

I think it's just damage control. Sponsors have been pulling out because of it. I've heard the title let's the cat out of the bag:

For those of you confused, the title of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics was literally called "La Cène Sur Un Scène Sur La Seine," i.e. "The Last Supper on a Stage on the Seine." Any questions?

Source? I’m seeing social media posts claiming that but not anything from a news source.

[ken_sylvania]

https://x.com/wschoonenberg/status/1817 ... 8-khs7cmwA (it’s in Dutch but X can translate tweets).

It’s this painting that’s being referenced—

I think it's just damage control. Sponsors have been pulling out because of it. I've heard the title let's the cat out of the bag:

For those of you confused, the title of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics was literally called "La Cène Sur Un Scène Sur La Seine," i.e. "The Last Supper on a Stage on the Seine." Any questions?

Source? I’m seeing social media posts claiming that but not anything from a news source.

https://www.lesoir.be/612567/article/20 ... ou-obscene