tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412187929957069944.post2443265678145337622..comments2024-03-24T14:47:17.079-07:00Comments on Frank's Christian Thoughts: Saturday Morning Lacking SparkleFrank E. Blasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412187929957069944.post-434616823756716672016-08-08T10:11:22.625-07:002016-08-08T10:11:22.625-07:00Unfortunately too many political figures think tha...Unfortunately too many political figures think that holding and event such as the olympics will resolve a city or countries economic woes through bringing in a surge of visitors. Unfortunately, they often spend far more developing the facilities the Committee demands than the event can garner, and once the even is over, there is, as you point out, no ongoing use of the facilities. As a result, the the taxpayers and economy are actually worse off than before. The international committee and a few advertisers are the only winners. I am not surprised that poor people resent being forced to pay for the facilities for such and event when they can't pay for the things they need for everyday life. The cost of the Greek Olympics is one factor in their current economic problems. While Athletic events are not inherently wrong, they ought not force the people into poverty or the nation into bankruptcy. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412187929957069944.post-50273000653681190682016-08-07T13:26:06.246-07:002016-08-07T13:26:06.246-07:00Dear Frank,
Since being saved, I have always loved...Dear Frank,<br />Since being saved, I have always loved Paul's use of Olympic metaphors -- running the race; winning the crown; the bema seat. And I have also held fast to God's Word that we can glorify Him in whatever we do (as long as it is free of sin) if we do it as an act of worship to Him. Thanks for this excellent post reminding us of these, and also for the statue in Rio, which I would love to see one day as art glorifying His love, power and arms open to "whosoever" will come.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.com