A Reason to attend the Olympics in sochi- by Sherry Bretz 1. This 2014 Olympics has cost more than any Olympic ceremony in history. It's a historical event. 2. President Putin prevented a war that could have wiped out the entire planet. 3 with so many global wars taking place in the world it's a great peace offering. 4. Going to the Olympics creates global unity and shows team spirit and faith in oneself and country. 5. It broadens ones horizons, makes lasting memories and helps attendees form new relationships for the future. 6. It introduces strangers to a unique foreign land that is like no place else in the world. 7. It offers adventure, fun and excitement. 8. It's a great cultivating experience and mind opening adventure. 9. Russia is a great place to examine art, check out extraordinary architecture and new forms of transportation. 10. You get to see Vladimir Putin in action at the Olympics, cheer him on and support his dream. 11. Go to show your christian faith by supporting the church. You can pray in public without being arrested or murdered. You can show signs of your faith by your clothing and jewelry to the rest of the world to let others know faithful christian followers will not be silenced and made to feel ashamed and made to hide in fear and darkness.( You can wear shirts with your church, praise God in public through song. Self expression nurtures the soul and helps to spread harmony and happiness. Communism destroys happiness. By going to the Olympics You help to show the world Russia has learned from the past and is repairing and rebuilding to teach the rest of the world the evil of tyranny and show how the spirit Godly spirit is beautiful and invincible. The bible says where two or more are gathered in christ name he's there. Your presence helps to show the world the light will prevail. By taking a stand to visit a foreign land that still values the holy spirit, freedom and human dignity you show great courage and faith in yourself and the fate of the world.