The Chinese government is always a fun time. When they aren't beating down protesters in Tianamen Square or limiting use of the internet....they always find ways to remind the rest of the world why communism isn't a good idea.
Fast forward to the present. Beijing will be host to the world for next year's Olympic games. In a country that seeks to control everything, this poses a problem for the government. Do they encourage visitors to attend existing churches within the country...or do they try to come up with something different?
Admittedly, I'm not an expert on the infrastructure arrangements for Olympic Games. I can only imagine that existing facilities have been used to service the spiritual needs of athletes. But keep in mind that a government like China never does anything without giving serious thought of the implications. Religion is just the type of combustible issue that could free the minds of citizens and threaten the regime. Thinking along that line, it would be a very bad idea for outsiders to enter these existing institutions and have too much contact on the subject with Chinese counterparts. We wouldn't want another full-blown revolution on our hands. So the choice becomes clearer....potential revolution...or...build a faith center; despite not really being in favor of religion. "We choose the one that doesn't require another beatdown" says the Chinese government happily.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/more/09/04/china.olympics.ap/index.html
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