–– Evan Cantrell

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Introduction:

On 26 July 2024, the Olympics opened with a parade of sin and decadence, including a drag parody of the Last Supper. Many South African pastors and churchgoers have taken to social media in response – either to condemn this event or to berate fellow Christians for their tone in condemning this event. In today’s article we will consider the Christian response to cultural sin and public mockery of God. Should Christians respond publicly, from the platform of social media or wherever else we have a voice? Does God need Christians to take care of His honour? Or should Christians be quiet and merely “expect unbelievers act like unbelievers”? Today we consider two questions which will frame our understanding of this controversial topic.