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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFranklin Graham Chides Christians For Not Fighting Beside Phil Robertson In ‘Religious War’
In a statement issued on Monday, Franklin Graham son of legendary televangelist Billy Graham and CEO of his Evangelical Association complained about Christians who were unwilling to fight beside Phil Robertson in the religious war against Christians and the biblical truths [they] stand for.
I appreciate the Robertson familys strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertsons comments in a recent interview, Graham wrote. As the Robertson controversy winds downat least for nowI have been amazed at how many churches have apparently ducked out on the issue (sin).
He chastised those churches that have fallen into the trap of being politically correct, under the disguise of tolerance.
God is not politically correct, he wrote, and He is certainly not tolerant of sin.
He continued by noting that [t]he Bible tells us that He is going to judge all sin one day; and anyone who is not found under the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, will face an eternity in hell separated from God.
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NightWatcher
(39,353 posts)to that American Taliban redneck who advocates marrying teenage girls?
Rock on, hypochristians!
Dawson Leery
(19,358 posts)shenmue
(38,534 posts)Not all Christians are anti-gay, pro-segregation or pro-marrying jailbait. And I don't think Jesus was, either.
think
(11,641 posts)By AUSTIN WRIGHT |
12/29/13 11:10 AM EST
Franklin Graham, the son of evangelist Billy Graham, says hes at odds on the issue of homosexuality with Pope Francis, who famously told reporters this summer, If a person is gay and seeks God and has goodwill, who am I to judge them?
I think hes right when he says hes not the judge, Graham said in an interview that aired Sunday on NBCs Meet the Press, adding: Hes not the judge. God is the judge.
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Full article:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2013/12/franklin-graham-the-pope-is-not-the-judge-180307.html
JI7
(90,233 posts)Lex
(34,108 posts)I guess so
CJCRANE
(18,184 posts)and neither does Franklin Graham.
gwheezie
(3,580 posts)Who are these people? Honestly, I hear them on talk radio and about them on the internet but I haven't met one in real life but then again I tend to avoid radical loons.
gopiscrap
(24,130 posts)dimbear
(6,271 posts)whatever is reported as being something Jesus said was carefully, carefully put together. In a sense He was walking on eggshells in the stories, trying hard not to get killed right away. He didn't barge in like some troglodyte.
That's the point of a lot of it. A little finesse.
I don't suppose Franklin is much familiar with the actual Bible.
madamesilverspurs
(16,007 posts)nolabear
(43,055 posts)Fundamentalists of all religions are dangerous. Let us not be lulled.
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)just wants to keep the money going.
indepat
(20,899 posts)man of God who has a funny take on Christian principles. Now ain't Franklin's brand of Christianity freakin' special or is it just pure de blasphemy?
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)I'm tired of the majority crying persecution.
Get over it, Graham.