>I think Rev. Graham is one the best old school preachers and religious conservative there is.<
Unfortunately a lot of "cultural Christians" study of the Bible is sadly lacking today.These are the ones that want Graham to comment on every social issue that comes down the pike.Graham is an evangilist.He is not a Pastor.He is not a church leader or teacher.
God called Graham to bring light to a dark world.If you listen to his sermons he holds individuals responsible for their sins and offers them salvation.He is called to save souls not change the culture or convince the lost to behave as if they were saved.
So did he do that with Mr. & Mrs. Rapist up there on the stage? If so, I missed that part; it looked more like a crummy political endorsement to me.
Or "a joke" if you want to believe weaselly lies.
I look at it this way,...God provides everybody an opportunity to come to Him on His terms. No matter what other events may happen in human history, Bill and Hillary have been afforded a front row, on-stage seat, before one of the most renown evangelists of all human history. The real issue is between those who hear the gospel and God. There won't be any wiggle room for excuses come Judgment Day, if such a graceful opportunity has been ignored, but instead used for their own self-agrandizement.
If they turn to God in faithfulness, then what a great testimonial Billy Graham has afforded us all. If they reject Him, then what a great way for Billy Graham to perform his duties even unto those who needed it the most but still reject it. In either case, Billy, by remaining faithful to God through Christ in the performance of his gifts, comes out a winner.
Yes, one of the first things I remember growing up was watching Billy Graham crusades and I think Rev. Graham is one of the best old/new school preachers. Give me that old time religion.