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Rev. Graham on White House Gay Rainbow: 'May it Remind Us of God's Judgment to Come'
CNS News ^ | 6/29/15 | Michael W. Chapman

Posted on 06/29/2015 6:39:45 PM PDT by markomalley

Commenting on the White House being illuminated on Friday with gay-rainbow lights to celebrate homosexual marriage, Rev. Franklin Graham said it was "outrageous" and a "slap in the face" to millions of Americans who support real marriage, and added that because God gave the rainbow sign to Noah following the flood, it is an image forever "associated with His judgment" and a sign of "God's judgment to come."

Franklin Graham, son of world-renowned pastor Billy Graham, further said that "one day God is going to judge sin -- all sin" and "only those who are found righteous will be able to escape His judgment."

"The President had the White House lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage," said Rev. Graham in a June 29 post on Facebook [1]. "This is outrageous—a real slap in the face to the millions of Americans who do not support same-sex marriage and whose voice is being ignored."

A June 29, 2015 Facebook post by Rev. Franklin Graham.

"God is the one who gave the rainbow, and it was associated with His judgment," said Rev. Graham. "God sent a flood to wipe out the entire world because mankind had become so wicked and violent. One man, Noah, was found righteous and escaped God’s judgment with his family. The rainbow was a sign to Noah that God would not use the flood again to judge the world."

"But one day God is going to judge sin -- all sin," said Rev. Graham. "Only those who are found righteous will be able to escape His judgment. That righteousness comes through faith, believing on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ who took our sins and shed His blood on the cross for each and every one."

"So, when we see the gay pride rainbow splashed on business advertisements and many people’s Facebook pages, may it remind all of us of God’s judgment to come," he said. "Are you ready? Are your sins forgiven?"

The homosexual rainbow lights at the White House on June 26, the day the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that gay marriage is a right, was orchestrated by top Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, according to The Washington Post [2]. Obama, when told of the gay-lights plan, reported The Post, said, "It's a great idea, if you can get it to work."

In a statement, the White House said [3], "Tonight, the White House was lit to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to progress and equality, here in America and around the world. The pride colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community, and tonight, these colors celebrate a new chapter in the history of American civil rights."

In the New Testament in the gospel of Luke, chapter 17, Jesus Christ tells His disciples [4] about what the world will be like when He returns. "First He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation," says Christ. "And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all."

Christ continues, "Likewise as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed."

Franklin Graham, 62, is president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and also runs the international Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse. He is married and has five children. Rev. Graham frequently preaches in evangelical Christian crusades in the United States and abroad.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government
KEYWORDS: franklingraham; homofascism; homosexualagenda; libertarians; medicalmarijuana; obamanation; pastor
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To: stars & stripes forever

Wow, really makes you look at the Rainbow House in a new light!


61 posted on 06/29/2015 8:39:23 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat.)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

What happened to your friends?


62 posted on 06/29/2015 8:40:11 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat.)
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To: markomalley
I wonder why RuBama didn't fly the sex-toy festooned replica of the ISIS flag?

It would've been a two-fer.

63 posted on 06/29/2015 8:40:53 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: markomalley
The homosexual lifestyle is based on deception of mind, spirit, & body. The carnal mind looking for pleasure, the spirit in rebellion to GOD's Word, and the body used as a means to accomplish the first two.

Satan copies GOD's wonders and uses them as his own to decisive. The rainbow is GOD's own reminder to Himself and us that he would never again use floods to destroy all life. The account is in Genesis ch 9 V7-V17.

Satan's disciples have used it as a symbol to encourage the behavior referred to in The Bible as an abomination before GOD. That abomination brought desolation upon Sodom and Gomorrah.

This is a spiritual battle first and a political battle second because our government has now endorsed faux legalized homosexual marriage. Marriage is ordained of GOD created of GOD for mans benefit and survival not government.

I'm glad Franklin Graham spoke up. A strong condemnation and rebuke of all officials who supported this needs to come from all Jewish & Christian shepherds. Those supporting it whether a government official or church member should be asked to repent by the church and if refused ex-communication should come. This process should not take weeks, months, or years, to debate and work it's way through some man appointed inner government in ones church. It should be immediate.

Should churches Minister to homosexuals? Yes the same as all sins. Some groups like Focus on the Family set up ministries to help homosexuals escape and recover from the lifestyle. The Lavender Mafia also wants that to be outlawed. They want people to perish into hell with them. Should homosexuals be allow any position even membership within the churches? NO!

As a reference as to just how grave a sin this is preachers should first read the account of Sodom and Gomorrah to the church then and the end result in contrast the actions of other who fell to sexual sin, repented, and GOD used and blessed them for it.

GOD knew before He sent angels to visit Lot what Lot would later do. Two things lead to Lot's response to the men wishing to rape the angels. Their safety as guest was Lot's responsibility {though when responding he did not yet know whom they were} plus the sin they wished to do to against the angels the angels was considered more vile an act than them violating his two virgin daughters.

Is Homosexuality the actual Abomination of Desolation? Ones saying they are GOD's ministers endorsing homosexuality & standing where they should not be? {Church Pulpits}

64 posted on 06/29/2015 8:53:51 PM PDT by cva66snipe ((Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?))
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To: DiogenesLamp

Absolutely.


65 posted on 06/29/2015 8:54:19 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: markomalley

Finally! Someone in the news that deserves the “Reverend” title.


66 posted on 06/29/2015 9:00:35 PM PDT by windsorknot
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To: DiogenesLamp

I read that the someone is urging gays to get vaccinated against meningitis now that it is rampant in that community.


67 posted on 06/29/2015 9:01:41 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BO)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
I’m curious why it was Herod and not a bunch of governors.

I'm not following your reasoning?

68 posted on 06/29/2015 9:07:52 PM PDT by BwanaNdege
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To: Mathews

You need a new pastor. Seriously.


69 posted on 06/29/2015 9:54:33 PM PDT by ru4liberty (Dissing Chris Kyle/"American Sniper" = spitting on Vietnam vets)
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To: markomalley
Wow. Billy Graham says we can expect God's judgement.

We are so toast.


70 posted on 06/29/2015 9:57:16 PM PDT by garjog (Obama: bringing joy to the hearts of Terrorists everywhere.)
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To: markomalley

Um- Mr Graham- God has been judging our nation for 7 years now- We turned our backs on Him for decades, so He allowed an evil man to rule thjis nation and destroy everything we held dear-

You can however say that the judgement IS going to get much worse because of the evil that the left embrace


71 posted on 06/30/2015 12:14:26 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: stars & stripes forever

Amen.


72 posted on 06/30/2015 3:14:33 AM PDT by MagnoliaB
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To: Qiviut

Bkmrk


73 posted on 06/30/2015 4:37:20 AM PDT by Qiviut (Stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross; lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss)
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To: markomalley

Sadly, his father voted for 0bama. Billy has said he only votes Democrat.

We truly live in a screwed up world.


74 posted on 06/30/2015 6:05:08 AM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: dandiegirl
I read that the someone is urging gays to get vaccinated against meningitis now that it is rampant in that community.

I had not heard that. Thanks for informing me.

75 posted on 06/30/2015 6:23:51 AM PDT by DiogenesLamp
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To: stars & stripes forever

Evil always sows the seeds of its own destruction. Throughout history....unfailing truth.

The irony will be particularly rich with this episode.


76 posted on 06/30/2015 6:30:20 AM PDT by QualityMan (Don't Tread on Me)
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To: ConservativeMind

That is just not true. Billy Graham went out of his way to basically endorse Sarah Palin. I believe he took out a full-page ad in that regard.


77 posted on 06/30/2015 7:09:22 AM PDT by Obadiah (This is Bravo-6, we have Zips in the wire! I repeat, Zips in the wire.)
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To: Obadiah
Well, that's good to hear, if he, in fact, did stop being a registered Democrat, which he had been for many decades:

http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/katie-couric-just-as-i-am-democrat-evangelist-billy-graham-video-rXbJAJi8lI0-210-29.html

He told Katie Couric about his Democrat registration and voting record.

There's a first for everything.

78 posted on 06/30/2015 8:05:34 AM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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To: jy8z

Love it!


79 posted on 06/30/2015 8:15:17 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: markomalley

BUMP!


80 posted on 06/30/2015 8:16:17 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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