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Evangelical · 02-23-2018, 04:16 PM

As he was so loved and respected by the world, country leaders, the media, the Pope, it makes one wonder.

Luke 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

and also 2 Timothy 3:12, John 17:14.

Jesus clearly says that the world will hate his disciples, not love and respect them. I think that stands as true today as it did in the time of Christ.

I believe Graham was treated this way because his views tended towards Catholic universalism, much the same as Mother Teresa. Originally a hellfire and brimstone preacher his preaching somehow changed over the years. He did not really challenge people's pursuit of their own (false) religions as much as other preachers might. A number of times he is recorded as saying he does not really care about a person's religion if they are Buddhist or whatever.

Also his net worth of $25 million at his death which is about the same as Creflo Dollar...now his son gets paid millions to run charities. Also his involvement in politics indicates he was a religious nationalist?

Nonetheless I believe Graham was a genuine disciple but I know people who don't because of the aforementioned reasons.

02-23-2018, 04:16 PM	#18
Evangelical Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,965	Re: Billy Graham - Tribute to Faithful Gift in the Body As he was so loved and respected by the world, country leaders, the media, the Pope, it makes one wonder. Luke 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. and also 2 Timothy 3:12, John 17:14. Jesus clearly says that the world will hate his disciples, not love and respect them. I think that stands as true today as it did in the time of Christ. I believe Graham was treated this way because his views tended towards Catholic universalism, much the same as Mother Teresa. Originally a hellfire and brimstone preacher his preaching somehow changed over the years. He did not really challenge people's pursuit of their own (false) religions as much as other preachers might. A number of times he is recorded as saying he does not really care about a person's religion if they are Buddhist or whatever. Also his net worth of $25 million at his death which is about the same as Creflo Dollar...now his son gets paid millions to run charities. Also his involvement in politics indicates he was a religious nationalist? Nonetheless I believe Graham was a genuine disciple but I know people who don't because of the aforementioned reasons.