Posted on 03/10/2015 7:29:22 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
The Rev. Franklin Graham gave an ominous warning to Christians living in the United States Sunday, as he expounded on how religious freedoms are being eroded stateside while believers are being persecuted throughout the world.
Graham also expressed his concerns about the Obama administration's foreign policy, which has been to rebuke the nation's allies, such as Israel, while countries known to be hostile to the U.S. are attempting to shape policy by gaining influence in the Democratic Party and by giving large donations to entities such as The Clinton Foundation.
"I believe we're going to see persecution in this country," Graham said during an interview on "Fox and Friends Weekend" on Sunday. "We've already seen many laws that have been passed that restrict our freedom as Christians. I believe it's going to get worse, and we see no question gaining influence in Washington by those that represent the Islamic faith. We do have a problem in this country and we are losing our religious freedom and we're losing it a little bit day by day."
It's not the first time that Graham, the son of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, has issued a warning for Christian Americans. He previously warned that America's morality was crumbling because President Obama "defends Islam and chastises Christians, rebukes our allies and befriends our enemies, and fully supports gay marriage and abortion but denies the religious freedoms of those who don't agree," in a post on Facebook.
He has been outspoken in his critique of Obama's leadership and that of nearly everyone in Washington, especially when it comes to the battle against ISIS. Graham also encouraged Christians to get involved in politics and run for office in order to do God's will.
"Who says we can't be in politics?" he asked in January at the Oklahoma State Evangelism Conference. "The gays and lesbians are in politics, I can tell you that. All the anti-God people are in politics. They're there. Why shouldn't the church be there? Who says we can't speak up? Who says our voice can' be heard? Get involved. I'm here to tell you that the only way, the only hope is not a Republican, it's not a Democrat or whoever. The only hope is that this country repents of its sins and turns once again to the God of our fathers and to His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ — otherwise, there is no hope."
His comments on "Fox and Friends Weekend" reiterated his call for Christians to be involved in politics and spread the message of God's love and forgiveness. When host Tucker Carlson asked what Christians can do to right the wrongs or correct the direction the country is headed, Graham said that everyone needs to pray and then actively participate in politics.
"We have a problem in Washington, and we have become so greedy, we have become so bitter, and we fight with one another. But we need Christian Democrats and Christian Republicans running for office. And we need to get God back in Washington," Graham explained.
I do not agree with the verb tense Rev. Franklin Graham used. With the Obamacare mandate to pay for abortions for employees, the mandate to creatively support gay “marriage” through photography and baking “wedding” cakes, and other demands from the evil thug in our White House, Christian persecution is here.
“We’ve already seen many laws that have been passed that restrict our freedom as Christians.”
And many laws promoting Islam and Shiria ...
Amen.
I see a very real rigidity settling over America right now. This rigidity involves requiring all people to bow down to sexual perversion. Additionally, you can almost feel the fear that is creeping over the land regarding racial matters.
I have noticed that Americans are no longer relaxed and carefree, rather they are becoming intensely guarded in everything they think, do, and say. Fear is creeping in over not making some random, passing perceived misstep and having your life and career ruined.
It is happening.
RE: And many laws promoting Islam and Shiria ...
New York City, the largest school system in the USA, became the first city in the country to close public schools in observance of 2 Muslim Holidays.
This has been the topic of discussion in churches all across the nation. The Left and Muslims are sending spies into churches everywhere. This is something that has emerged after speaking to congregations and pastors in many cities across the nation. They are usually one time visitors and female. It seems to be passive surveillance for now but will probably become active (where they make it known) as they become bolder. I say letbthem come. We need more converts. When they see it is a religion of love and not hate and realize we do not act like the MSM and leftists portray us and that we don’t hate them as they claim them it may change things. We have had 3 former athiests get saved in our church this past year.
Well, to paraphrase the Obamanation, my response: ““I will stand with the CHRISTIANS should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.”
Graham is right.
Two things are starting to happen ...
People are going to have to choose to either ‘fall away’ and live or face persecution. Maybe even mortal death too.
God, Jesus, said we would face persecution in the end days. I think about those Christians in the Middle East facing deadly persecution everyday...and pray my faith is as strong when that day comes here.
Shiria is legal in Tenn.
Coming? No, it is already here.
Excellent take, Obadiah!!! And worth repeating -
I see a very real rigidity settling over America right now. This rigidity involves requiring all people to bow down to sexual perversion. Additionally, you can almost feel the fear that is creeping over the land regarding racial matters.
I have noticed that Americans are no longer relaxed and carefree, rather they are becoming intensely guarded in everything they think, do, and say. Fear is creeping in over not making some random, passing perceived misstep and having your life and career ruined.
It is happening.
Persecution is already here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3266226/posts
Repent, seek God’s face, change our wicked ways! Time is running out on America!
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+chronicles+7%3A14&version=NIV
‘fall away’ and live or face persecution
I guess I’ll be facing persecution then. I only hope that if I am sent to a camp it is in a warm climate.
The Destruction of Classical Civilization - Bill Warner
Islam Is Not Part of Our Civilization - Bill Warner
Those who don’t buy it had better think twice and get their spiritual house in order. It’s here.
I think it’ll be good for the real Church as persecution always leads to huge revivals and a robust Church.
We’ve got hard times ahead, but victory in Christ!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bNZgIsdVLRc
You’ve noticed that too!
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