I believe that Christians do not need to worry about being involved in the Olympics because of the Greek gods. I say this for a couple of different reasons. In this paper I will explain the reasons why.
I believe that Christians can be involved in the Olympics because almost all of the pagan gods like Zeus and other Greek gods have drifted out of the effect of the Olympics. The Olympics are not used anymore to please Zeus, but to show off ones athletic ability and ones skill level in their sport. The Olympics are used to show patriotism and ones respect to his or hers country.
On the other hand I have found four major reasons why some Christians disagree with the Olympics. The first reason is that some Christians think that the men and women of the Olympics spend too much time preparing for their sport and not enough time in the Bible. The second reason that some people disagree with the Olympics is that it can hurt their body, for instance in boxing. The third reason is that some do not agree with what the athletes wear during their events and practices. They believe that the swimming suits, running outfits, and volleyball suits are too petite and are like underwear. The fourth and final reason why some Christians disagree with the Olympics is that some of the events take place on Sunday or the Lord’s Day. Many people believe that this day is supposed to be used as a day of rest and that is why they do not agree with the Olympics.
I still believe that the Olympics are fine for Christians to participate in as long as they do it with the right motives and to glorify God….at least they don’t do the Olympics naked anymore.
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