[Restorer]

I think the author makes excellent points.

At this stage of the game, it would indeed be immoral to give the Islamists and Arab tyrants perhaps the best possible ammo they could have to convince their people that the Americans are indeed Crusaders.

Long term, we should pressure Muslim countries to allow true freedom of religion, including proselytization.

But not now.

[willyboyishere]

You're the first two responses on this thread to make any sense. If Graham is let in his activities SHOULD be seriously circumscribed. I can't believe we would fight this war militarily with as much care and political scrupulousness as we have only to undermine it by bringing
in Christian evangelists to try to "convert" a population that is basically secular even with its strong ties to Shi'ite and Suni traditions. The Iraqis have enough problems to face for a good long time without having to deal with another religion to think about. This is absolutely the WORST thing that could happen.

[MHGinTN]

I have doubts that the average needy Iraqi would even know what Graham has said regarding Islam. It's a good call that Samaritan Purse workers would focus on helping first. Just being in Iraq to help, giving an example of caring by doing for them, might be all the workers would 'inflict' upon the Iraqis. Graham should personally stay out of Iraq until the society has had the opportunity to elect representative government. Then, if that government wants to allow him in, to preach, so be it. I would venture to say, Graham would be more than willing to have Smaritan's Purse in country giving aid, under instruction to speak/give answer for the hope that is within each worker only when asked.

[TomSmedley]

But not now.

If not now, then when? Islam is a fragile desert flower, that can only survive behind a firewall. In a society that embraces freedom of religion and open discussion, Islam loses credibility. I like Ann Coulter's succinct recipe for peace: "Invade their countries. Kill their leaders. Convert their people to Christianity."