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William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelical evangelist and missionary. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Graham became a "committed Christian" in 1974 and was ordained in 1982, and has since become a public speaker and author. He is a son of the American evangelist Billy Graham.
Franklin Graham
Now more than ever in my lifetime, people are obsessed with their identity. Race, gender and sexuality have become the throne to which our culture bends the knee. Humanity worships the created instead of the Creator. But God’s grace and forgiveness offers more than freedom from slavery to sin. His life-transforming power enables those who love Him with all their heart, soul, mind and strength to be in the world but not conformed to it. That’s why the Apostle Paul encouraged God’s people in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” There is nowhere on the face of the Earth where freedom is experienced any greater than in the center of God’s will. Moses obeyed God even while under Pharaoh’s rule in Egypt. Noah worshipped on an ark tossed about in a global flood. Daniel worshipped in a lion’s den. Joseph served God while a slave to Potiphar. David praised God before a towering giant named Goliath. Paul freely worshipped God while in prison, shipwrecked, and while being beaten nearly to death. Freedom in Christ is what empowered Jesus’ disciples, following His ascension to Heaven, to evangelize much of Asia, Africa and Europe. In the face of ruthless governments and hostile religious leaders, Christ’s ambassadors persevered for God’s glory even unto death.
--Franklin Graham; 9.1.23
--Franklin Graham; 9.1.23
Franklin Graham
"If you're not going to preach the gospel, you don't have anything to worry about. If you're not going to talk about sin, you're not going to have anything to worry about; but if you're going to proclaim the gospel, they're going to try to shut you up.....Jesus told us the world hated [Him] first and they're going to hate you," he said. "If you stand for Christ, the world is going to hate you..........I believe there's a coming storm that we're all going to [have to] be ready for," he told the audience of about 2,000 attendees. "It's not going to be good. The world is deteriorating so quickly. It seems like every demon in hell has been turned loose."
--Franklin Graham; keynote speech in Orlando, Florida; May 2023
--Franklin Graham; keynote speech in Orlando, Florida; May 2023
Franklin Graham
"Pray for President Putin today. This may sound like a strange request, but we need to pray that God would work in his heart so that war could be avoided at all cost. May God give wisdom to the leaders involved in these talks & negotiations, as well as those advising them."
-Franklin Graham; Twitter; 2.28.22
"Pray for President Putin today. This may sound like a strange request, but we need to pray that God would work in his heart so that war could be avoided at all cost. May God give wisdom to the leaders involved in these talks & negotiations, as well as those advising them."
-Franklin Graham; Twitter; 2.28.22
Franklin Graham
Can you imagine what a difference it would make if Christians ran for every office at all levels across our country – city council, school board, Mayor? We need to get involved and take a stand for biblical values and morals before it’s too late. If you agree share this.” -Franklin Graham 2022
Can you imagine what a difference it would make if Christians ran for every office at all levels across our country – city council, school board, Mayor? We need to get involved and take a stand for biblical values and morals before it’s too late. If you agree share this.” -Franklin Graham 2022
October 25, 2022:
The Christian Nationalist top 20 offenders, according to Faithful America, are:
Greg Abbott, governor of Texas
Steve Bannon, political strategist, Catholic activist and former aide to Donald Trump
David Barton, pseudo-historian, activist and founder of WallBuilders
Lauren Boebert, U.S. representative from Colorado
Ted Budd, U.S. representative from North Carolina
Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida
Sean Feucht, activist and worship leader
Mayra Flores, U.S. representative from Texas
Michael Flynn, retired general, conspiracy theorist and megachurch speaker
Franklin Graham, evangelist and president of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse
Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. representative from Georgia
Josh Hawley, U.S. senator from Missouri
Kristina Karamo, Secretary of state candidate in Michigan
Kari Lake, gubernatorial candidate in Arizona
Blake Masters, U.S. senate candidate in Arizona
Doug Mastriano, gubernatorial candidate in Pennsylvania
Mary Miller, U.S. representative from Illinois
Tony Perkins, pastor and president of Family Research Council
Joseph Strickland, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas
J.D. Vance, author and U.S. senate candidate from Ohio
The Christian Nationalist top 20 offenders, according to Faithful America, are:
Greg Abbott, governor of Texas
Steve Bannon, political strategist, Catholic activist and former aide to Donald Trump
David Barton, pseudo-historian, activist and founder of WallBuilders
Lauren Boebert, U.S. representative from Colorado
Ted Budd, U.S. representative from North Carolina
Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida
Sean Feucht, activist and worship leader
Mayra Flores, U.S. representative from Texas
Michael Flynn, retired general, conspiracy theorist and megachurch speaker
Franklin Graham, evangelist and president of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse
Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. representative from Georgia
Josh Hawley, U.S. senator from Missouri
Kristina Karamo, Secretary of state candidate in Michigan
Kari Lake, gubernatorial candidate in Arizona
Blake Masters, U.S. senate candidate in Arizona
Doug Mastriano, gubernatorial candidate in Pennsylvania
Mary Miller, U.S. representative from Illinois
Tony Perkins, pastor and president of Family Research Council
Joseph Strickland, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas
J.D. Vance, author and U.S. senate candidate from Ohio
Mark Wingfield
There are dozens of other ways to help children around the world that will do more real good than Samaritan’s Purse and that will not give a platform to a high-profile minister in whom the spirit of truth does not reside. Franklin Graham has made himself as big a liar as Donald Trump by spouting this nonsense. One big difference is that Trump doesn’t claim to speak for God.
-Mark Wingfield-Baptist News Global-Jan 10, 2022
There are dozens of other ways to help children around the world that will do more real good than Samaritan’s Purse and that will not give a platform to a high-profile minister in whom the spirit of truth does not reside. Franklin Graham has made himself as big a liar as Donald Trump by spouting this nonsense. One big difference is that Trump doesn’t claim to speak for God.
-Mark Wingfield-Baptist News Global-Jan 10, 2022
Sept 15, 2021:
Franklin Graham accused Democrats of going against the principles of Christianity and wants Christians to move away from the Democratic Party. Franklin is a poster boy for Christian Nationalism. He learned it from his dad, Billy Graham, who wrote as early as 1954 that "Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God." Franklin sees Democrats & Soviet Communists as the same thing and preaches accordingly.
Franklin Graham accused Democrats of going against the principles of Christianity and wants Christians to move away from the Democratic Party. Franklin is a poster boy for Christian Nationalism. He learned it from his dad, Billy Graham, who wrote as early as 1954 that "Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God." Franklin sees Democrats & Soviet Communists as the same thing and preaches accordingly.
Tim Kuepfer, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vancouver, and Tim Dickau, pastor of Grandview Calvary Baptist Church, joined three other local religious leaders in publicly declining a request by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that they endorse the Festival of Hope gathering scheduled March 3-5, 2017, at the 18,000-seat Rogers Arena.
The pastors said they “unreservedly oppose” the invitation to Franklin Graham, citing public comments by the evangelist they say are a poor witness for the gospel message.
“Given that the express goal of this event is evangelism, with the commitment of new believers to Christ, we do not believe that Rev. Graham, with his expressed broader belief system, should be the exemplar that impresses itself upon these new believers.” -- Baptist Gobal News: Pastors oppose Franklin Graham crusade in Canada 9.2.16
The pastors said they “unreservedly oppose” the invitation to Franklin Graham, citing public comments by the evangelist they say are a poor witness for the gospel message.
“Given that the express goal of this event is evangelism, with the commitment of new believers to Christ, we do not believe that Rev. Graham, with his expressed broader belief system, should be the exemplar that impresses itself upon these new believers.” -- Baptist Gobal News: Pastors oppose Franklin Graham crusade in Canada 9.2.16
Aug 4, 2016:
The pastors (names irrelevant) said “Given that the express goal of this event is evangelism, with the commitment of new believers to Christ, we do not believe that Rev. (Franklin) Graham, with his expressed broader belief system, should be the exemplar that impresses itself upon these new believers.” In other words....if you are going to evangelize....water down the message and make it more acceptable. <<--a comment that should always be followed by a hearty #DOH
The pastors (names irrelevant) said “Given that the express goal of this event is evangelism, with the commitment of new believers to Christ, we do not believe that Rev. (Franklin) Graham, with his expressed broader belief system, should be the exemplar that impresses itself upon these new believers.” In other words....if you are going to evangelize....water down the message and make it more acceptable. <<--a comment that should always be followed by a hearty #DOH
Franklin Graham
"Our country is hurting. We’re in trouble racially, economically, politically, and spiritually—and day after day the news across our nation reminds us of that. Dallas, Texas, recently endured the deadliest day for law enforcement officers in America since 9/11—a sniper ambushed and shot 12 police officers. Five of them died. Days later, three police officers were shot to death in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The killings came soon after two widely publicized shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. Protests—sometimes violent—erupted across the country. These are just examples of how broken our nation and society have become. Government cannot fix this. Elections will not solve this. Our only hope is God, who changes hearts and nations. Pray for America."
-Franklin Graham; Billy Graham evangelistic Association; 8.4.16
-Franklin Graham; Billy Graham evangelistic Association; 8.4.16
Franklin Graham
"We are under attack by Muslims at home and abroad. We should stop all immigration of Muslims to the U.S. until this threat with Islam has been settled. Every Muslim who comes into this country has the potential to be radicalized—and they do their killing to honor their religion and Muhammad. During World War II, we didn't allow Japanese to immigrate to America, nor did we allow Germans. Why are we allowing Muslims now? Do you agree? Let your Congressman know that we've got to put a stop to this and close the floodgates. Pray for the men and women who serve this nation in uniform, that God would protect them."
--Franklin Graham 7.17.15: In the wake of four members of the United States Marine Corps were killed in cold blood—and three others wounded—in an act of domestic terrorism in Chattanooga.
--Franklin Graham 7.17.15: In the wake of four members of the United States Marine Corps were killed in cold blood—and three others wounded—in an act of domestic terrorism in Chattanooga.
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April 20, 2023: Reuters: Trump keeps edge among evangelicals, but there is an opening for challengers
Prominent evangelical leaders such as Franklin Graham and Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, have said they are not endorsing Trump or any other candidate at the moment as the race moves forward. Only Sky: Herschel Walker paid for an abortion. His Christian supporters won’t care.
Remember that Walker has other demons in his closet, too. One of his ex-wives said Walker put a gun to her head and said to her, “I’m going to blow your f’ing brains out.” He also separately threatened to kill her and her new boyfriend. He lied about his success in the business world, making far far less than he bragged about publicly. He only registered to vote in Georgia a year ago. He barely votes, period. His current wife allegedly committed voting fraud by voting in a state she didn’t live in. He also happens to be one of the dumbest people in public life who admitted weeks ago, “I’m not that smart.” And yet Walker has full support from Christian nationalists like evangelist Franklin Graham, who said of him last year even after we knew about many of these demons, “He’s an outspoken Christian, he stands up for conservative values, and he’s got a lot of common sense.” 10.4.22 March 21, 2022: Religion News: Franklin Graham, Russia and the ‘Moralist International’
Four days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Franklin Graham tweeted, “Pray for President (Vladimir) Putin today. This may sound like a strange request, but we need to pray that God would work in his heart so that war could be avoided at all cost.” Oct 3, 2022: Duluth News Tribune: To counter Franklin Graham, Rochester churches fly inclusive message
As hundreds of people filed into Soldiers Field Park Sunday, Oct. 2, for an evangelical revival hosted by Rev. Franklin Graham, some Rochester pastors wanted to make sure visitors received a warm welcome. Even if it was contrary to Graham’s message. Representatives from almost a dozen different congregations lined the north entrance to the park at the memorial. They held signs proclaiming God loves everyone — including LGBTQ people. Feb 25, 2022: Christian Post: 6 Evangelical reactions to Russia’s Ukraine invasion: ‘Potentially major prophetic fulfillment’
“At Samaritan’s Purse we have many friends not only in Ukraine, but also in Russia as well,” Graham wrote on Facebook. “There is so much fear and uncertainty. Many Ukrainians are fleeing their homes toward the west. These families need our prayers.” Feb 22, 2022: Charisma: Franklin Graham Receives Sharp Rebuke for Call to Pray for Vladimir Putin
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to boil to a potential tipping point, evangelist Franklin Graham is encouraging his followers to pray for Russian President Vladimir Putin—and he's facing rebuke as a result. Jan 10, 2022: Baptist News Global: Why is anybody still giving money to Franklin Graham?
Probably not what Franklin Graham said in a Jan. 8 tweet. “This wk in his address to the nation, @POTUS Biden talked w/disdain about former President Trump spreading a ‘web of lies.’ Well, millions do not believe that President Trump spread a web of lies — but they do feel there’s a lot of dishonesty going on by politicians in Washington. With all respect, @POTUS Biden needs to be careful how he denounces those who disagree with him. Hillary Clinton tried that once by calling supporters of President Trump ‘deplorables,’ & it didn’t go too well for her. It was an insult to about half the country. President @JoeBiden’s bashing of former President Trump doesn’t unite the country, but just further divides it. Pray for wisdom for our elected leaders and God’s mercy on our nation.” Nov 30, 2021: Newsweek: Televangelist Marcus Lamb Who Called Vaccine Mandate 'Sin' Against God Dies Of COVID
Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, also posted that Lamb died of COVID-19 complications and his death came about a week after his friend, Perry Stone, asked for prayers for Marcus, who he said was battling a "severe case" of COVID-19. Oct 15, 2021: Religion News Service: Millions wanted to ‘Save Saeed.’ Few wanted to help his abused ex-wife.
The chief advocate of that approach in the room that day in 2016 was Franklin Graham, head of the Billy Graham Association and Samaritan’s Purse. Sept 8, 2021: Avery Journal Times: Samaritan's Purse mobilizes disaster relief unit in aftermath of Hurricane Ida
“Louisiana was pummeled by Hurricane Ida, and thousands of families are in need of both physical assistance and hope,” Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, said. “We are coming alongside these hurting communities to help them start to get back on their feet and remind them of the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.” Aug 18, 2021: Christianity Daily: Franklin Graham Blasts Biden Administration For ‘Tragic’ Afghanistan Failure, Says ‘Our Enemies Are Laughing At Us’
Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham blasted President Joe Biden's Administration for the "tragic" Afghanistan failure and pointed out that "our enemies are laughing at us." Aug 12, 2021: Christianity Daily: Louisiana Gov Calls For Prayer And Fasting To Combat COVID-19 In State Evangelist Franklin Graham praised Edwards on Facebook for his "leadership" and for knowing "the importance of calling on God for help" on Wednesday. Graham quoted the governor's belief on the power of prayer taken from the official statement that was mentioned in the report he shared with his post. Graham urged others to heed the governor's call not only in Louisiana but throughout the country. |
Jan 21, 2015: The Oklahoman: Evangelist Franklin Graham talks about challenges facing churches
Q: What do you think is the message Christian pastors and lay people need to hear right now? A: They need to take a stand. I don’t care what denomination you are. Pastors need to take a stand today. We live in a world where, with political correctness, pastors are sometimes afraid to speak out because somebody’s going to denounce them or tell them you’re wrong or you’re not loving. So a lot of times pastors feel we need to talk about the love of Christ, and we do, but we have to understand that God is a god of judgment and God is going to judge sin, and we need to warn people. If something is good, it’s worth fighting for, but if something is bad, it’s worth fighting against it, and so we need to stand for righteousness and we need to fight the evil that’s in our communities. Pastors are a great source, and they can take a stand in their communities regarding elections. I’m not talking about Democrats or Republicans. I have no hope that any one of those groups can turn this country around. And the Tea Party group, I don’t even know who they are or have any hope that they can do anything either. The only hope that we have is if there is true repentance in this country and revival takes place. The only way that’s going to happen is if the churches and pastors start taking a stand. May 26, 2018: Graham spoke to a capacity crowd of about 3,800 people at Bold Point Park in East Providence, Rhode Island as part of his Decision America tour
January 23, 2018: Graham tells Don Lemon on CNN: “I believe Donald Trump is a good man. He did everything wrong as a candidate and he won, and I don’t understand it. Other than I think God put him there.” March 26, 2019: Franklin Tweets: I’ve been in Moscow this week & had the privilege of meeting w/Patriarch Kirill of Moscow & All Russia. It was also a blessing to meet w/evangelical leaders & other officials while there. Pray for them & for more opportunities to share the truth, hope, & life found only in Jesus. Jan 7, 2021: Graham tweets: Pray that everyone will stop the finger-pointing and realize that both parties bear responsibility for the problems we face today. Pray that they will come together and work together for the good of all of the American people. Jan 5, 2021: In a FaceBook post, Graham says: President Trump isn’t a perfect person. I don’t support or agree with some of the things the President said and did the last couple of weeks. January 6 was a low point in his presidency. We knew he had flaws when he ran for office in 2016. But I, and millions of others, voted for him because of the platform and policies he promised. I still support those. The Democrats have been trying to get rid of the President since the day he took office. What they did yesterday only further divides our nation. I hope President-elect Biden will keep his word and work for unity as he has said.
Jan 7, 2021: Charlotte Observer: Evangelist Franklin Graham urges prayer for Biden and Harris after riots at US Capitol Rev. Franklin Graham — an ardent ally of President Donald Trump — asked Christians to pray for the incoming administration after Trump supporters besieged the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. |
July 6, 2021: Edge Media Network: Franklin Graham Ends Pride Month with Homophobic Message
How about a little hate to end Pride Month?
That is the way homophobic evangelist Franklin Graham chose to end June with a Facebook post commenting on a BBC story of how "Pride has gone mainstream."
How about a little hate to end Pride Month?
That is the way homophobic evangelist Franklin Graham chose to end June with a Facebook post commenting on a BBC story of how "Pride has gone mainstream."
Jan 15, 2021: Charlotte Observer: Franklin Graham says Republicans who voted to impeach Trump are like Jesus’ betrayer
Evangelist Franklin Graham compared Republicans who voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment to Judas, who betrayed Jesus Christ in the Bible.
Evangelist Franklin Graham compared Republicans who voted in favor of President Donald Trump’s second impeachment to Judas, who betrayed Jesus Christ in the Bible.
Sept 6, 2020: Henderson Lightning: Cawthorn, Davis swap charges on character, white nationalism, military service
Davis responded: “Well, I spent 25-years in uniform defending your right to say what you want and to practice your religion the way that you want. To me it is not very Christian to attack another Christian’s faith. I am not a fan of Franklin Graham. … I was a big believer in Billy Graham, I’ve got his books at home at my house and I have read them and I respect him greatly. … Franklin Graham has made himself one of the richest 1%, taking $1 million a year off the top from money people have given to do the lord’s work. That’s not the bible I grew up with. So, no, I am no fan of Franklin Graham, but I am a firm believer in religious conviction and religious faith and I defend the right of everyone to practice the way that they believe.”
Davis responded: “Well, I spent 25-years in uniform defending your right to say what you want and to practice your religion the way that you want. To me it is not very Christian to attack another Christian’s faith. I am not a fan of Franklin Graham. … I was a big believer in Billy Graham, I’ve got his books at home at my house and I have read them and I respect him greatly. … Franklin Graham has made himself one of the richest 1%, taking $1 million a year off the top from money people have given to do the lord’s work. That’s not the bible I grew up with. So, no, I am no fan of Franklin Graham, but I am a firm believer in religious conviction and religious faith and I defend the right of everyone to practice the way that they believe.”
July 13, 2020: Baptist News Global: California and the making of American evangelicalism
Recognizing California’s large evangelical population and the potential to wield that identity for politic change, Franklin Graham held 10 large, campaign-style rallies in California leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. The caravan bus tour sought to energize evangelical voters in order to break California’s “Blue Wall.” The campaign also likely functioned to loosen the pocketbooks of evangelicals in the state who make up the second largest donor pool for Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham’s international nonprofit known best for Operation Christmas Child. California evangelicals hold power in the larger evangelical community.
Recognizing California’s large evangelical population and the potential to wield that identity for politic change, Franklin Graham held 10 large, campaign-style rallies in California leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. The caravan bus tour sought to energize evangelical voters in order to break California’s “Blue Wall.” The campaign also likely functioned to loosen the pocketbooks of evangelicals in the state who make up the second largest donor pool for Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham’s international nonprofit known best for Operation Christmas Child. California evangelicals hold power in the larger evangelical community.
APR 1, 2020: IT WAS A CULTURE CLASH WAITING TO HAPPEN. ALMOST AS SOON AS SAMARITAN’S PURSE ASSEMBLED A 68-BED FIELD HOSPITAL IN CENTRAL PARK’S FAMED EAST MEADOW, NEW YORKERS SOUNDED THE ALARM ABOUT THE EVANGELICAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATION HEADED BY FRANKLIN GRAHAM. POINTING TO THE CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION'S STATEMENT OF FAITH, WHICH ALL ITS HEALTH CARE SPECIALISTS ARE EXPECTED TO
THE 11-POINT STATEMENT OF FAITH DECLARES, “WE BELIEVE THAT MARRIAGE IS EXCLUSIVELY THE UNION OF ONE GENETIC MALE AND ONE GENETIC FEMALE.” MANY NEW YORKERS WERE OUTRAGED. CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER COREY JOHNSON SAID HE FOUND IT “EXTREMELY TROUBLING” THAT GRAHAM’S ORGANIZATION WAS INVOLVED IN THE CITY’S RELIEF EFFORT, AND MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, A CHAMPION OF LGBTQ RIGHTS, WAS IMMEDIATELY PRESSED TO ENSURE THE RELIEF ORGANIZATION WAS “TRULY CONSISTENT WITH THE VALUES AND THE LAWS IN NEW YORK CITY.” RELIGION NEWS SERVICE: FRANKLIN GRAHAM ON HIS CENTRAL PARK FIELD HOSPITAL: ‘WE DON’T DISCRIMINATE. PERIOD.’
THE 11-POINT STATEMENT OF FAITH DECLARES, “WE BELIEVE THAT MARRIAGE IS EXCLUSIVELY THE UNION OF ONE GENETIC MALE AND ONE GENETIC FEMALE.” MANY NEW YORKERS WERE OUTRAGED. CITY COUNCIL SPEAKER COREY JOHNSON SAID HE FOUND IT “EXTREMELY TROUBLING” THAT GRAHAM’S ORGANIZATION WAS INVOLVED IN THE CITY’S RELIEF EFFORT, AND MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO, A CHAMPION OF LGBTQ RIGHTS, WAS IMMEDIATELY PRESSED TO ENSURE THE RELIEF ORGANIZATION WAS “TRULY CONSISTENT WITH THE VALUES AND THE LAWS IN NEW YORK CITY.” RELIGION NEWS SERVICE: FRANKLIN GRAHAM ON HIS CENTRAL PARK FIELD HOSPITAL: ‘WE DON’T DISCRIMINATE. PERIOD.’
May 2, 2019: Uprise Rhode Island: Franklin Graham’s hate and fear not wanted in Rhode Island
Franklin Graham, son of the famous evangelist Billy Graham, is coming to East Providence on May 26 to preach his message of anti-LGBTQ, anti-Islam, pro-theocracy intolerance. The last time Graham came to Rhode Island was ahead of the 2016 election. He stood on the south steps of the Rhode Island State House and basically stumped for then candidate Donald Trump.
Franklin Graham, son of the famous evangelist Billy Graham, is coming to East Providence on May 26 to preach his message of anti-LGBTQ, anti-Islam, pro-theocracy intolerance. The last time Graham came to Rhode Island was ahead of the 2016 election. He stood on the south steps of the Rhode Island State House and basically stumped for then candidate Donald Trump.
Sept 4, 2018: New Yorker: The Reverend Franklin Graham Offers an Evangelist’s View of Donald Trump
Like his father, Billy Graham, before him, the Reverend Franklin Graham is one of the nation’s most prominent preachers, influential in the evangelical world and in the highest echelons of Washington. But, where Billy Graham came to regret that he had “sometimes crossed a line” into politics, Franklin Graham has no such qualms about giving his full-throated support to the President. An early advocate of Trump’s candidacy, he has remained stalwart even as scandals have piled up. Graham tells the New Yorker staff writer Eliza Griswold that Trump’s critics have forgotten that “he’s our President. If he succeeds, you’re going to benefit.” Of Trump’s many personal scandals, Graham says only, “I hope we all learn from mistakes and get better. . . . As human beings, we’re all flawed, including Franklin Graham.”
Like his father, Billy Graham, before him, the Reverend Franklin Graham is one of the nation’s most prominent preachers, influential in the evangelical world and in the highest echelons of Washington. But, where Billy Graham came to regret that he had “sometimes crossed a line” into politics, Franklin Graham has no such qualms about giving his full-throated support to the President. An early advocate of Trump’s candidacy, he has remained stalwart even as scandals have piled up. Graham tells the New Yorker staff writer Eliza Griswold that Trump’s critics have forgotten that “he’s our President. If he succeeds, you’re going to benefit.” Of Trump’s many personal scandals, Graham says only, “I hope we all learn from mistakes and get better. . . . As human beings, we’re all flawed, including Franklin Graham.”
Feb 21, 2018: NBC: Franklin Graham followed in his father Billy's footsteps, but took a right-leaning path
The Rev. Billy Graham became known as "America’s pastor" by refusing to pick a political side while reaching out to other religious leaders and invoking “the Lord” rather than Jesus. But his son, the Rev. Franklin Graham, isn’t practicing what his father preached.
The Rev. Billy Graham became known as "America’s pastor" by refusing to pick a political side while reaching out to other religious leaders and invoking “the Lord” rather than Jesus. But his son, the Rev. Franklin Graham, isn’t practicing what his father preached.
Jan 24, 2018: CNN: Evangelical leader Franklin Graham says Trump is a ‘changed person’
President Donald Trump is a “changed person” amid recent reports of an alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels, said the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
“These alleged affairs, they’re alleged with Trump, didn’t happen while he was in office,” Franklin Graham told CNN’s Don Lemon on “CNN Tonight” on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is a “changed person” amid recent reports of an alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels, said the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
“These alleged affairs, they’re alleged with Trump, didn’t happen while he was in office,” Franklin Graham told CNN’s Don Lemon on “CNN Tonight” on Tuesday.
2018
May 27, 2018: New York Times: The Evangelical Fight to Win Back California
Franklin Graham stood in a packed locker room at the Rose Bowl, surrounded by fellow evangelists, pastors, and his top Los Angeles donors. It was two weeks before the California primary, and Mr. Graham was urging them to take a stand against their state’s “blue wall.”
The blue wall of California, Mr. Graham told the gathering, represents secular values that have taken root on the country’s west coast.
Franklin Graham stood in a packed locker room at the Rose Bowl, surrounded by fellow evangelists, pastors, and his top Los Angeles donors. It was two weeks before the California primary, and Mr. Graham was urging them to take a stand against their state’s “blue wall.”
The blue wall of California, Mr. Graham told the gathering, represents secular values that have taken root on the country’s west coast.
2017
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Jan 14, 2017: WND: CAIR to Trump: Drop Franklin Graham from inaugural prayers
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim-rights group designated by the Justice Department as a terrorist co-conspirator, is calling on Donald Trump to drop Rev. Franklin Graham as one of six clergy who will offer prayers at the Jan. 20 inauguration ceremony. |
In a press release issued this week, CAIR referred to the son of evangelist Billy Graham as a "notorious Islamophobe" "If President-elect Trump truly seeks to unite our nation as he promised in his acceptance speech, he will limit the list of those offering prayers at the inauguration to religious leaders who work to bring us together, not to create divisions between faiths," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad. "Rev. Graham's ill-informed and extremist views are incompatible with the Constitution and with American values of religious liberty and inclusion." 1.14.17 |
2016
Dec `19, 2016: BCNN: In Last Stop on “Thank You” Tour, Trump Says Franklin Graham Was ‘So Instrumental’ In His Victory
In his last stop on his “Thank You” tour, President-elect Donald Trump said that evangelist Franklin Graham was “so instrumental” in bringing out the evangelical vote in his favor.
In his last stop on his “Thank You” tour, President-elect Donald Trump said that evangelist Franklin Graham was “so instrumental” in bringing out the evangelical vote in his favor.
Oct 7, 2016: Religion News Service: Questions for Falwell, Perkins, Franklin Graham et al.
Can you live with yourself as an apologist for this man?
Can you live with yourself as an apologist for this man?
2015
Aug 18, 2015: Since then the story has been picked up both in Christian media and gay-rights advocacy websites. Evangelist Franklin Graham weighed in on Facebook, calling it “disappointing and discouraging” news. “According to God’s Word, what they are embracing is sin,” Graham said. “The Bible says, 'Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.’
| May 31, 2007: Franklin Graham attends the Billy Graham Library Dedication Service with his father, Billy Jan 26, 2015: Grahams speaks at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s annual state evangelism conference |