As a Christian woman, I understand the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs, and Candace Cameron Bure recently did just that in response to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The ceremony, which featured a scene with drag queens posing in a manner reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” stirred significant controversy.
On July 28, Bure took to Instagram to share her thoughts, explaining that she initially hesitated to speak out but felt compelled due to the ceremony’s portrayal. She expressed her deep love for the Olympic Games, highlighting her family’s personal connections, but was disheartened by what she perceived as a mockery of the Christian faith.
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“The Olympic Games have always brought me so much joy,” she said. “So to watch such an incredible event and see the opening ceremonies completely blaspheme and mock the Christian faith with their interpretations of the Last Supper was disgusting. And it made me so sad.”
Bure reminds viewers that her husband is a two-time olympic medalist, her brother-in-law is a two-time olympic medalist, her father-in-law is a three-time olympic medalist, and the games run deep in her family as she recalls watching olympic marathoners on the streets of LA as a kid.
Then Bure goes onto PLEA with viewers not to be lukewarm in their faith and their despise of the mockery that took place. She drops minutes-worth of scripture from Galatians, calling for believers to not grow weary in doing the right thing, before reading Revelation 3:16, which disgraces those in Christ who are lukewarm about their faith.
“Don’t be lukewarm,” she says. “Don’t be lukewarm.”
In her Instagram caption, Cameron Bure addressed comments from followers who suggested that the scene depicted a Greek god and the Festival of Dionysus, rather than “The Last Supper.” She remained unconvinced, questioning how such a depiction aligns with the values of unity and sportsmanship, especially for a family audience.
“Since posting, many have tried to correct me saying it wasn’t about an interpretation of DaVinci’s The Last Supper, but a Greek god and the festival of Dionysus; who is a god of lust, insanity, religious ecstasy, ritual madnes etc.,” she wrote. “I still don’t see how that relates to unifying the world through competitive sports and acceptable for children to watch. In any case, I’m not buying it.”
“Share the gospel message,” she continued. “Let this be an encouragement to be bold in your faith. Let us rend our hearts back to God, father of Abraham. Let us pray. And pray for the Christian athletes to shine their light for the glory of God.”
Support for Bure’s stance was evident in the comments, with many praising her for her courage and faith-centered perspective. One commenter wrote, “Such a strong, graceful, gospel-centered stance. Thank you for sharing and for being bold and kind.”
However, her views also faced criticism from others who felt that the ceremony’s artistic interpretation was being misunderstood or that Cameron Bure’s reaction was overly rigid. Some pointed out the cultural and historical context of the performance, urging a broader understanding beyond a solely Christian perspective.
One commenter countered, “Not every human on this planet needs to be Christian. That’s just your faith. Aside from that, France is a country of arts and culture. Let’s get out of the box already. Let’s read a little history. Let’s leave the judgment to God.”
We know that it’s not a war between flesh and blood here, and the mindset that “not every human on this planet needs to be Christian” is a sad one for those who know the Truth, which is that every soul needs Jesus. Bure encouraged Christians to be bold in sharing the Truth. Eternity is at stake.
As a Christian woman, I appreciate Bure’s courage to speak out and defend our faith, even in the face of criticism. It’s a reminder of the importance of standing firm in our beliefs while also engaging in thoughtful dialogue with those who may see the world differently.
