As a Gen Z faith-based commentator, I must express my deep concerns about the recently concluded Paris Olympics. To put it bluntly, I’m relieved the games are over, but I’m also keenly aware that the troubling agendas showcased during the event are far from finished. The Olympics this year were riddled with what I see as blatant blasphemy and disturbing signals for today’s youth.
The opening ceremony set the tone with a series of performances that I found deeply offensive. Drag queens mocking the Last Supper, a portrayal of Marie Antoinette holding her severed head, blood streaming down, and the image of a golden bull’s head, reminiscent of the biblical golden calf—a symbol of people turning away from God.
Mainstream media seemed to praise these performances, which sparked outrage among Christians on social media. When criticism mounted, the media issued what I believe was a disingenuous apology, suggesting viewers simply “turn the channel.” This hollow response falls flat when considering the broader implications. Would they dare mock Hinduism, Judaism, or Buddhism in the same way? I think not.
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The closing ceremony was no less disturbing. A figure clad in golden armor and a spiked headdress descended from the stadium roof, encountering a headless winged angel and an astronaut, before being lifted by performers in white bodysuits. These eerie, satanic images were hard to ignore and felt like a monument against God, embodying the spirit of rebellion and paganism that seemed to pervade the entire event.
One particularly unsettling moment was the mockery of apostles by drag queens, which brought to mind the Bible’s warning in 2 Corinthians 11:14-15: “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.”
I couldn’t help but feel like the guise of inclusivity and diversity is being used as a weapon against Christianity. What the world once recognized as evil is now being celebrated as good, and vice versa.
Historically, the Olympics have roots in paganism, honoring the Greek god Zeus. The ancient games, held from 776 BC to 393 AD, were religious ceremonies where athletes prayed to Zeus, Hermes, Apollo, and Hercules, offering sacrifices for victory. Though we live in modern times, the same pagan influences seem to have resurfaced in today’s Olympics.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 warns against adopting abominable practices, and I see a clear parallel here. When society descends into paganism, it loses its moral compass. This was evident in the unsettling sight of men beating up women in the Olympic boxing ring—an act that I believe reflects the destruction these pagan spirits seek to inflict on families, marriages, and life itself.
The target of these attacks is clear: Jesus Christ and Christianity. The mockery of Christianity by the media, which plays such a powerful in shaping the images and narratives that influence billions of people worldwide is deeply concerning. It is crucial that all faiths, including Christianity, are treated with the respect they deserve.
The media’s role should be to promote inclusivity in a way that uplifts rather than offends, and to foster a global community where diverse beliefs can coexist without being mocked or undermined. The events in Paris were a missed opportunity to do just that, and it is my hope that future global spectacles will prioritize respect over shock value, ensuring that all faiths are honored, and none are disparaged. In a world increasingly divided, the media has the power—and the responsibility—to bridge gaps, not widen them.
