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Evangelist Billy Graham defends Chick-fil-A (compares U.S. to Sodom & Gomorrah)
CNN via WCYB ^ | Richard Allen Greene

Posted on 07/26/2012 11:03:41 AM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia

(CNN) - Billy Graham, the dean of American evangelists, has once again broken his usual silence on hot-button issues, defending the president of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain for his opposition to same-sex marriage days after issuing a letter decrying what he sees as the nation's moral decay.

Earlier this year, the ailing preacher publicly endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment to ban gay unions in North Carolina, raising eyebrows among many who'd watched Graham studiously avoid thorny social issues for years.

On Thursday, he issued a statement of support for the popular fast-food chain. Many people have slammed Chick-fil-A President Don Cathy for saying his company backs the traditional family unit and is opposed to same-sex marriage.

Graham praised restaurant founder S. Truett Cathy and son Don Cathy, the company's president, "for their strong stand for the Christian faith."

"I've known their family for many years and have watched them grow Chick-fil-A into one of the best businesses in America while never compromising their values," Graham said.

(Excerpt) Read more at wcyb.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: billygraham; depravity; god; homosexualagenda; sodomy; wrath
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I looked for the original CNN article on CNN, but for some reason couldn't find it.
1 posted on 07/26/2012 11:03:49 AM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

I’m glad he is taking a stand.


2 posted on 07/26/2012 11:09:05 AM PDT by scottjewell
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Not a day goes by anymore, when I don’t think that the fire and brimstone has got to start falling very soon.


3 posted on 07/26/2012 11:09:11 AM PDT by ZX12R (FUBO GTFO 2012 !)
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To: scottjewell

Thank you, Mr. Graham.


4 posted on 07/26/2012 11:09:41 AM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: ZX12R

Sometimes I think the drought is part of our punishment. I know we have had droughts before, but things seem to be getting worse.


5 posted on 07/26/2012 11:18:35 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Let's all go out for a Chic-FIL-A sandwich or wrap~ Sounds GOOD! OK
6 posted on 07/26/2012 11:19:56 AM PDT by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: ilovesarah2012

Obama is our punishment.


7 posted on 07/26/2012 11:21:06 AM PDT by TurboZamboni (Looting the future to bribe the present)
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To: geologist

Just finished my grilled chicken sandwich. The place was packed.


8 posted on 07/26/2012 11:24:02 AM PDT by calico_thompson
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To: TurboZamboni

...as are the queers...


9 posted on 07/26/2012 11:25:11 AM PDT by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Libs will respond by calling for a boycott of graham crackers.


10 posted on 07/26/2012 11:31:15 AM PDT by OrangeHoof (Our economy won't heal until one particular black man is unemployed.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/Locator

Minnesota State University-Mankato
7 Centennial Student Un Mankato, MN 56001

University of Minnesota
300 Washington Ave Se Minneapolis, MN 55455
Licensed Location
Limited hours and/or accessibility - please call first

Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport

4300 Glumack Dr Saint Paul, MN 55111
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comments:
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11 posted on 07/26/2012 11:32:32 AM PDT by TurboZamboni (Looting the future to bribe the present)
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To: TurboZamboni

I thought that when he was elected. Seriously.


12 posted on 07/26/2012 11:41:44 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
How many more civilizations will the butt pirates take down?

Their plague spreading needs to be contained!

13 posted on 07/26/2012 11:41:44 AM PDT by rawcatslyentist ("Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one," Jeremiah 50:31)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

God bless you, Billy Graham.
Went out last night and got Chick-fil-A for the whole family
(and THATS a lot). Intend to do it again tonight.
It was GOOD!


14 posted on 07/26/2012 11:43:30 AM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: ZX12R

Fire and brimstone will be a mild form of punishment compared to what is coming.

S&G never killed babies at the rate we are and as far as we know, same sex marriage was never legalized in those cities.


15 posted on 07/26/2012 11:45:15 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: patriot08

took the fmaly yesterday , going tomorrow on our way to GA and will be there again on Feb 1s

I;m sick and tired of these NAZI tactics by the far left and the homosexuals, think about this, homosexuals want special rights, play family, change marriage and family and all because thye get off sexually in a very unnatural way as well as it is unhealthy for a man , well s0 called man


16 posted on 07/26/2012 11:47:44 AM PDT by manc (Marriage =1 man + 1 woman,when they say marriage equality then they should support polygamy)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Billy Graham: ‘My Heart Aches for America’

Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the idolatry of worshiping false gods such as technology and sex, she startled me by exclaiming, “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.”

She was probably thinking of a passage in Ezekiel where God tells why He brought those cities to ruin. “Now this was the sin of ... Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen” (Ezekiel 16:49–50, NIV).

I wonder what Ruth would think of America if she were alive today. . .

Full letter: http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=8813


17 posted on 07/26/2012 11:54:22 AM PDT by donna ("...gay couples raising kids. That's the American way..." -Mitt Romney)
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To: scottjewell

I am, too. I just finished reading “The Harbinger” by Jonaton Cahn. It is jaw-dropping how the Founding of the USA and our original commitment to Biblical Principles and the National blessings of the Lord parallels the relationship ancient Israel had with God....and how THEY lost it and went into oblivion for 2500 years....and how WE blew off OUR relationship, blessing and protection of God....and how far down the path toward oblivion WE are at this moment.

And neither a new President or Speaker or Fed Chairman or Atty General will stop it or reverse it. Only National Repentance and a return to faith in and submission to God and His Word will do it.

2nd Chronicles 7:14 will save us from eventual ruin.


18 posted on 07/26/2012 11:56:14 AM PDT by Tucker39 ( Psa 68:19Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits; even the God of our salvation.KJV)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

I am of the belief that Graham is the Methuselah of our time. When he goes all hell breaks loose.

Tell it like it is Billy...


19 posted on 07/26/2012 11:57:12 AM PDT by Free Vulcan (Election 2012 - America stands or falls. No more excuses. Get involved.)
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To: calico_thompson

Spouse and I went to Chick-fil-A today and it was so packed we couldn’t stay to stand in line! Both drive-thrus packed too, and no place to park. Woweeeeee!
We’ll try again on the 1st, as a plan.


20 posted on 07/26/2012 11:57:20 AM PDT by TurkeyLurkey
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