Google has distanced itself from a drag performance in San Francisco, after hundreds of its employees signed a letter calling it a “direct insult to the religious convictions and sensibilities of Christians.”

According to CNBC’s internal discussion, the tech company has removed “Pride and Drag Show”, scheduled for Tuesday, from its annual series of LGBTQ Pride Events. The group took offense at its main performer “PeachesChrist,” a drag artist.

The petition accused Google for religious discrimination because it sponsored an event with a performer who sexualized and disrespected the Christian faith.

The petition stated that Peaches Christ’s provocative and inflammatory art was a direct insult to the religious beliefs of Christians and their sensitivities.

Google removed an internal listing of the performance, which they described as “a way to wrap up this incredible month.” This was done shortly after Christian employees began to complain to the Human Resources department.

Google claimed that the event had been removed from the sponsored series as it was booked without the full approval of the company.

“We have always been proud to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community. Drag artists have been a regular part of our Pride celebrations for many years. This year, several were featured. This event was booked and shared by one team, without going through the standard events process,” said a spokesperson in an email.

The performance at the original venue will still take place, and is open to the general public. Employees can still attend.

Google has not responded to The Post’s query about whether or not the petition had any impact on the decision to end the program.

CNBC’s internal discussion revealed that other employees were also against the petition as well as Google’s decision of removing the show from their series.

Some criticised their Christian colleagues for making subjective complaints and feeding into the political culture wars that have been fuelled in recent months by legislation aimed at drag performers.

They also accused Google of removing the event quietly from its internal website, claiming that they were caving in to petitioners’ demands.