I love watching the Olympics.
I love seeing the incredible skills of the athletes competing, and considering how many hours, how much money, how much sacrifice is involved in them becoming as skilled as they are.
I love seeing the glitz and glam of the hosting city as they revel in the fact that, for this moment, the eyes of the world are upon them, and do their best to show the uniqueness and beauty of their country.
I love seeing the national pride, the diversity, the unity that the games celebrate.
In spite of wildly differing ideologies, in spite of wars and conflicts and bitter rivalries, in spite of economic and political issues, for a moment- for a span of days every couple years- those things are set aside and the unity that we share as human beings, created in God's image, gifted in incredible ways, is celebrated.
That- the taste of what the world will be like someday, full of peace and harmony- is what I love about the Games.
Ive thought about that before. Not as nicely worded, but thats one of the amazing things about the Olympics.
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