Interfaith Center

By: Bella, Caroline, Gracey, Hannah

Structure
Three equal places of worship

Christianity

Common room in the middle of them all

Resembles a venn diagram
With all the pieces relating to one another

Outside
Would be very welcoming from all angles
Sense of natural beauty

Islam

Common Room

Judaism

Inside Christianity
Bibles at hand for stress relief
Crosses displayed throughout the section
Places where holy water is available
Places to receive communion
The body and blood of Christ

Specific locations for reconciliation

Confession of sin

Quiet areas designated for individual prayer

Inside Judaism
Torahs at hand for stress relief
Along with English-Hebrew translations

Star of David displayed throughout the

section
Kippahs and tallits available
Quiet places for payer

Inside Islam
Qurans (Korans) at hand for
stress relief
Star and crescent symbols
displayed throughout the
room
Burqas and hijabs available
throughout section
Quiet places for prayer

Inside the Common Room

Buffet area
Including variety of food from all around
the world

Entertainment pieces for distraction

from stress
TVs with video games
Ping pong tables
Air hockey

Relaxation pieces

Mission Statement
We welcome all athletes from different beliefs and cultures to escape
the heat of competition and worship their respected god. Despite
having different beliefs, competition is about togetherness and uniting
as a team. Even outside the competition, we should not lose sight of
what all religions have in common: They are meant to bring people
together.

The International Olympic committee

responses
Do athletes under stress of competition and in need of focus have special needs related
to their religion? What might they be? How might they accommodate?
A).

The use of prayer by athletes before, during and after competition to be a common
practice for enhancing performance. Meaning, athletes often use religion to better
themselves or give them better confidence playing their sport . Athletes may utilize
prayer and other religious observances to help provide special meaning to their sports
participation. For example, if you are christian knowing that you have God watching over
you while playing your game may help you be less nervous. Another possible reason
athletes partake in prayer and religious observances is to put their sporting lives into
perspective. When dealing with religious athletes, another important consideration for the
sport consultant is the question of boundaries and levels of capability. If an athlete
presents with serious difficulties in their religious life, consultants should refer the athlete
to an appropriate professional from the religious community. Past research has shown that
the use of prayer in coping with uncertainties in sport is more significant for higher level
athletes, for example, those playing in collegiate or elite sport.
http://religionmanuals.tpub.com/

The International Olympic committee

responses
B). How does your proposal highlight the common ideas present between people of
different religions?
As our mission statement states, we welcome all athletes from all different beliefs. All
three religions believe that this God is the origin and source of all that exists. It is hard to
find common thoughts between all three religions but something that they all share or
have in common is God. Also knowing that God cares about the entire creation and desires
the well-being of all. God is just and has provided basic rules for our guidance so that we
may be good and righteous, according to God's intention. God is also merciful; by means
of God's grace we are given strength to be more like what we ought to be.

The International Olympic committee

responses
C). Should inclusion of various faiths be considered in events outside the Interfaith Centerfor example, during the opening ceremony? Why or why not?
The interfaith center is designed to be a place where everyone's religion is supported.
However, Some may consider the very act of getting diverse faiths together in one place
could be a bad scenario. In our interfaith center we will do our best to have events outside
the center to encourage all of the religions getting together. It will be a good idea to have
various faiths be considered in outside events so that everyone starts to feel more
welcome around each other specifically ones who are not the same religion as you are.

The International Olympic committee

responses
D). Would you recommend building an interface center in our community?
I would recommend building an interface center in our community. Today, there are way
too many stereotypes based off the separate religions. Having an interface center in more
communities today would allow the religions to have more interaction with one another.
The stereotype for religions would disappear when people of all different beliefs would be
able to communicate and spend time together. However, when dealing with monotheistic
religions, there may be conflict within the center itself. There would need to be a way to
prevent any fighting or conflict between the people of different faiths all in one center.