franklin graham, the pentagon and islam
April 23, 2010
the US army is stupidly un-inviting evangelist franklin graham to speak at the pentagon’s national day of prayer service on may 6th because apparently the army brass (or someone higher up) doesn’t like that graham considers the ‘religion of peace’ - islam - violent.
here’s what franklin graham, whose organization ’samaritan’s purse’ has done incredible humanitarian work around the world including in muslim countries, said:
what did franklin graham say that wasn’t true? was it this?
“I want them to know that they don’t have to die in a car bomb, don’t have to die in some kind of holy war to be accepted by God.”
or this?
“I love the people of Islam but their religion, I do not agree with their religion at all. And if you look at what the religion does just to women, women alone, it is just horrid. And so yes, I speak out for women. I speak out for people that live under Islam, that are enslaved by Islam and I want them to know that they can be free.”
it is not more then a wee bit disturbing that a citizen - a minister of the gospel - does a much better job at identifying our enemy then the pc army brass mandated to defend this country? but what do we expect when we have a defense department that operates under the direction of an administration that appeases our enemies and shuns our allies.
btw, franklin graham regrets that the army brass at the pentagon is so stupid right now but he stands by his comments.
Posted in christianity, islam, prayer, stupid stuff
'a wise man's heart directs him toward the right but a foolish man's heart directs him toward the left'
ecclesiastes 10:2
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April 23rd, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Annnnd that is why I give donations to Billy Graham & Franklin Graham ministeries. Way to speak the truth, Franklin!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Great interview by Mr. Graham. He told it like it is and didn’t back down. God bless his ministry & charitable work (and true concern for people & women).
April 24th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
kate,
obama is muslim … naturally he would not like it
May 6th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Love Franklin Graham! And this is why I have donated to “Samaritan’s Purse” for the last 7 years!
Without malice, he described the problems with Islam in a clear, rational way.
Pray, today, my friends! Reverend Graham may have been disinvited to the Pentagon’s National Day of Prayer, but that will not stop him and other Christians in this country from praying today!
May 6th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Amen, Paula! True!
May 16th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Hi, just found this while surfing the web. I think it is great that Franklin Graham uses donated money to help troubled places but I do see how his words would not be appropriate in this instance. He has the right to express his view and probably does but his words should not be linked to the government. With soldiers fighting in areas where Islam is the predominant religion the last thing I would want is for them to think we are on a crusade to convert them. What I would like to see is a person of belief stand and say that the violent portions of all religions are antiquated and that the world is more in need of the parts that advocate peace.
May 16th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
Sounds fairly logical. Any other/additional opinions?
May 20th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Kate, where are you? Hope you’re OK!
June 9th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Does anyone know what’s up with the site or with Kate? I haven’t seen anything posted for nearly 6 weeks now… : (
June 10th, 2010 at 2:58 am
such am imoprtant person and such an intolerant person which is vey unintellegent.
June 16th, 2010 at 10:29 am
It’s been nearly two months now. Any word on Kate?
June 16th, 2010 at 11:58 am
I haven’t heard anything either, David. I hope all is well.
June 16th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
last i heard kate was fine, but was resting
June 21st, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Wow, two months of resting… surprised at that, since she was so prevalent in posting beforehand. I hope it’s working! : )
June 28th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
last i heard from her she was tired of getting threatening emails from various posters
but she was otherwise fine.
June 30th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Threatening emails!?
From… the…. LEFTY readers… …perhaps?? The “Peace-loving”, “world-kissing”, “tree-hugging”, let’s-just-all-get-along types??
I’m AGHAST. sarcasm/off
June 30th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Threatening emails!?
From… the…. LEFTY readers… …perhaps?? The “Peace-loving”, “world-kissing”, “tree-hugging”, let’s-just-all-get-along types??
I’m simply AGHAST. sarcasm/off
June 30th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
well, i am a “Peace-loving”, “world-kissing”, “tree-hugging”, let’s-just-all-get-along types …
i am a former peace corps volunteer.
do not confuse democrat with libera
liberals would never try to steal an election, intimidate voters, take over your health care … the whole point of being a liberal is personal freedom
the dems want government control over everything
(oh, and i am a lefty too … )
July 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 am
lisa,
Generally speaking, I am ALSO a “Peace-loving”, “world-kissing”, “tree-hugging”, let’s-just-all-get-along type!! : ) I congratulate all of us that are - afterall, that’s a good thing to be, really. I approach those values from a conservative angle, as you know. : D
I agree that stealing elections, intimidating voters, taking over healthcare & the like are completely against liberty & personal freedom AND against fairness & what this constitutional republic is all about - whether by the DEMS or the REPUBS. True!
Hopefully we ca put an end to all that BS and keep this country free! : )