Billy in Newsweek ...
Did you guys happen to catch the "Newsweek" article on Billy Graham. It came out about three weeks ago? Not to speak to disparagingly about our illustrious fellow alumni, but this article was really disturbing. The whole thing is framed around a rift that has emerged between himself and a his son, Franklin. Apparently, Franklin has made some rather bold (and accurate) comments regarding the evil nature of Islam. Billy (and his daughter, Anne Graham, who comes off as a total kiss-up) doesn't agree with his son. In fact, Billy has many friends who are Islamic and they are all wonderful people.
At this point, the reporter rightly sniffs out a story, and asks Graham to comment on whether their goodness will lead them to heaven. Well, I'm probably butchering that a bit. What he really asks is whether Buddhists, Muslims, etc... will be in Heaven. And here's where the mindblowing emerges. Billy doesn't want to speak for God as to who will be in heaven and who will not ... Yes, a man who has spent his entire career speaking for God, no longer wants to do so. God will save who he saves, and Billy is just glad that he is covered by the blood of Jesus. To go along with this, he also throws in some comments about no longer being certain that "every jot and tittle" of Scripture is inspired. Now how one is supposed to know what is inspired and what is not inspired is never discussed. But in one staggeringly foolish interview, Graham undercuts the authority of Scripture and then says that he doesn't want to speak for God on who gets into heaven.
Did any of you guys see this?
Anyway, Graham has now written a letter to the editor of "Newsweek." He reaffirms his stance on the inspiration and authority of Scripture, as well as his belief that Christ is the only way to redemption. But seriously, this is a short little letter as opposed to a multi-page article prefaced by a covershot talking about Billy's "new thinking." You would think that at this stage in the man's life, someone would be working to make sure that he has final approval of all articles before they are printed for millions. Seriously, no editorial rights, no interview! End of story. Instead, millions are mislead and have to go digging for a tiny little letter that contradicts the article. Foolish! Foolish! Foolish!
This kind of stuff just ticks me off. Think about who you are dealing with before you start talking about minutea that can easily be misinterpreted.
Did you guys happen to catch the "Newsweek" article on Billy Graham. It came out about three weeks ago? Not to speak to disparagingly about our illustrious fellow alumni, but this article was really disturbing. The whole thing is framed around a rift that has emerged between himself and a his son, Franklin. Apparently, Franklin has made some rather bold (and accurate) comments regarding the evil nature of Islam. Billy (and his daughter, Anne Graham, who comes off as a total kiss-up) doesn't agree with his son. In fact, Billy has many friends who are Islamic and they are all wonderful people.
At this point, the reporter rightly sniffs out a story, and asks Graham to comment on whether their goodness will lead them to heaven. Well, I'm probably butchering that a bit. What he really asks is whether Buddhists, Muslims, etc... will be in Heaven. And here's where the mindblowing emerges. Billy doesn't want to speak for God as to who will be in heaven and who will not ... Yes, a man who has spent his entire career speaking for God, no longer wants to do so. God will save who he saves, and Billy is just glad that he is covered by the blood of Jesus. To go along with this, he also throws in some comments about no longer being certain that "every jot and tittle" of Scripture is inspired. Now how one is supposed to know what is inspired and what is not inspired is never discussed. But in one staggeringly foolish interview, Graham undercuts the authority of Scripture and then says that he doesn't want to speak for God on who gets into heaven.
Did any of you guys see this?
Anyway, Graham has now written a letter to the editor of "Newsweek." He reaffirms his stance on the inspiration and authority of Scripture, as well as his belief that Christ is the only way to redemption. But seriously, this is a short little letter as opposed to a multi-page article prefaced by a covershot talking about Billy's "new thinking." You would think that at this stage in the man's life, someone would be working to make sure that he has final approval of all articles before they are printed for millions. Seriously, no editorial rights, no interview! End of story. Instead, millions are mislead and have to go digging for a tiny little letter that contradicts the article. Foolish! Foolish! Foolish!
This kind of stuff just ticks me off. Think about who you are dealing with before you start talking about minutea that can easily be misinterpreted.
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