Franklin Graham: ‘The Persecution of Christians Is Escalating’

Billy Graham.org ^ | 5/9/16 | Franklin Graham

[SoFloFreeper]

The persecution of Christians is escalating worldwide. A recent survey found that in just the past year, more than 7,100 believers were killed for their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. In many countries, they are being systematically tortured and slaughtered by Islamic radicals hellbent on eradicating any vestige of Christianity. Churches are burned, looted, and bulldozed. Pastors are frequently targeted and martyred.

In dozens of other countries, Christians are severely oppressed by government authorities and routinely denied any chance at an education and jobs. They live as second-class citizens, shunned and mocked by their neighbors who despise Christ.

And make no mistake, hostility toward Christians in the United States is on the rise and will grow unless we stand up for our freedoms of religion and conscience. Believers in this country have already become the target of a culture that has turned its back on Almighty God. This is being driven especially by progressives, LGBT activists, and the anti-God forces of secularism.

[SoFloFreeper]

[rdl6989]

It’s worse right here in the USA right now than I ever thought I would see it.

[I want the USA back]

Yes, this is happening in the USA and in Europe. At the same time, the politicians are bringing in millions of bearded muzzies for the express purpose of replacing the Christians who are birth-controlling themselves into extinction.

This is the truth.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Franklin Graham for Pope.

[Patriot Babe]

As I have stated previously I believe the United States will one day NOT be a safe for Christian nor Jews. However, the good news is that there will come a day that God shall bring his wrath upon those who do evil.

[LeonardFMason]

Maybe.

One thing is for sure, Christians and Jews in the US are armed to the teeth. It will be only slightly less safe for folks who seek to do them harm.

Just sayin.

[Neoliberalnot]

As I have stated before, we have this odd alliance of hate for Christians coming from the muzzies and the queers. Over there it is mainly the muzzies, while here it is the queers. And people refer to them as “gay”—makes me want to puke.

[Jan_Sobieski]

Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

[Steve_Seattle]

The people who are so enraged by Trump’s proposed moratorium on Islamic immigration are the SAME people who are forcing Christians out of their professions because of their opposition to gay marriage. Atlanta’s fire chief was fired for his VIEWS on homosexuality, not for any acts of discrimination or harrassment. In some places and in some professions, we are getting very close to a “no Christians need apply” situation.

[Steve_Seattle]

"As I have stated before, we have this odd alliance of hate for Christians coming from the muzzies and the queers."

Even odder is the fact that liberals are so in love with Muslims even though Muslims ultimately present a greater threat to liberal values than Christians do.

[Sam Gamgee]

Surprised by how low that number is.

[patriot08]

Donald will reverse it. Count on it.

[RedWulf]

He's the first candidate I can remember even talking about it. Very encouraging.

[Graybeard58]

This is being driven especially by progressives, LGBT activists, and the anti-God forces of secularism.

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I remember when the democrats, at their convention, booed God.

There’s a price to be paid for that.