The Olympics of Paris 2024 have begun with a bang, leading to huge division on the world stage as to what the world just saw in the Opening Ceremonies. The opening ceremonies act as a presentation of culture from the host city to the world, and Paris communicated Division, Upending Gender Norms, and possible celebration of Paganism. Ultimately, it looks as if the Paris Opening Ceremonies were designed to create division and tension leading to a mission accomplished. We light the todays beacon.