Barbara Butch was a part of the Last Supper act at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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Barbara Butch, an LGBTQ activist and French DJ, was slammed on social media for ‘mocking Jesus Christ’ during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday. Several performers, mostly drag queens, potrayed the ‘Last Supper’ scene at the ceremony, sparking critical reactions on social media. Several known figures, including Kansas City kicked Harrison Butker and former kick-boxer Andrew Tate, slammed the event organizers.
The act featured 18 performers behind a long table, similar to how Jesus and his Twelve Apostles are shown in Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the ‘Last Supper’. At the center of the act was a woman with a large silver headdress that resembled a halo as depicted in paintings of Jesus. She has been identified as Barbara Butch.
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One person posted a video of Butch after the performance. They tweeted: “Barbara Butch is the evil woman who insultingly depicted Jesus in the Olympic 2024 opening ceremony in Paris on Friday. Sponsors have already started pulling out following the performance which insulted billions of Christians globally.’
“They are trying to whitewash this situation with all the public kick back they are having for mocking Christians…” another person said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
“The woman who mocked ☦️Jesus Christ at the Olympic Games in Paris is the Jewish woman Barbara Butch, coming from a traditional Jewish family,” a third one added.
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Who Is Barbara Butch?
Barbara Butch is a prominent LGBTQ activist and DJ known for her contributions to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the LGBTQ community. Beyond her musical career, Butch is actively involved in advocacy work, using her platform to raise awareness about LGBTQ rights, fight against discrimination, and support various social causes. Her efforts have made her a respected and influential figure within the LGBTQ community.
