I think this Olympic ceremony will send a great message to the world.. Vladimir has shown us what peace and compromise and faith can do in a broken world. He has been a great leader on family values and international survival. He has shown great compassion and resilience. He has been strong, steadfast and true not only to Russia but to people from all walks of life. I think the Olympic games this year should send a broader message then just the sport of competition and team spirit. I think it represents the empowerment of man. Vladimir Putin has shown the power of mans spirit both mentally and physically to give beyond himself to a higher cause through faith in Christ to conquer adversity. When we bring pure elements to us that are essential to the soul we combat the forces of evil and destroy tyranny, war and hatred. All of the evil negative things that cause us pain and suffering and great loss work against the natural laws of the universe that were originally designed by the creator to preserve and protect mankind. The fire within our spirit mustn't go out. We mustn't let evil put that fire out. To repress the spirit in man and take away our voice and dignity destroys the light and beauty on the planet. Our torch is kept lit through Christian faith, love, family values and the goodness and kind will in or spiritual being. I think Vladmir Putin has gone beyond the call of duty to teach people the basic fundamentals of life that are needed to govern a land and bring happiness and prosperity by enriching peoples lives through both body and spirit. He says every man is created equal and he doesn't discriminate based on poverty. No border should separate us. We can't be in charge of where we are born. Vladimir sees each person as a spirit that is molded by their environment, past hardships and unlucky misfortunes and looks within each person to see the spirit rather than just the surface appearance. I think people should get on the phone and find Christian churches and various Christian media sources to encourage people of faith around the world to come to the Olympics wearing shirts that represent their faith or congregation. Not a Russian group but a Christian agency that wants to start a crusade to give Christians a voice that is being silenced in various parts of the world. This would show that Christians are heard and accepted in some parts of the world and Gods light won't go out. It makes it apparent on Christian television that Christians are being targeted and persecuted for their values and faith by some groups that are using aggression and evil weapons to dominate them to build Satan's empire. There will be diversity at this event because the world is battling the forces of evil. This is a great event to show the brilliant visions of Vladiir Putin and the great artistry of the Russian people and hopes and dreams for the land and entire world that can come through, faith, love, charity, goodness and unity. All of the things that feed the spirit to excel and achieve miraculous things through Christ our creator who only creates life and all things good and beautiful on the planet. We do all for the greater glory of God to attain peace and balance. Vladimir Putin is doing what is true to his heart and it shows through the goodness that is unfolding and beauty and substance that he brings. Lovexxx Sherry Bretz An Admirer from the United States of America Luv the bright festive colors the Olympics athletes will be wearing and Russian fans to display the bright outlook and positive energy of the Russian people. I also love the sweet Olympic merchandise you are displaying with the smiley faces and friendly loving message

Sherry Lee Bretz January 4, 2014