[GirlShortstop]

So once again.... my point is that the Bible DOES NOT teach that it is ALWAYS right to preach the Gospel, everywhere at all times.

JESUS said:  I am The Way, The Truth and The Light.  Did he not?  And spreading His word does not pigeonhole that to *words* alone, right?  It is ALWAYS RIGHT to be Christian and reveal His Truth, no?
Why is what I am trying to say wrong, and the subject of your criticism?
Could I ask any more questions?  LOL.

[Illbay]

The sneering, taunting way you expressed that thought is a case in point.

It's possible to do the wrong thing for the right reasons.

[Jorge]

Jesus said "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you..." Matthew 28:19

Note, it does not say some nations.

But once again we have take ALL the Bible says...and balance ALL scripture when it comes to an issue.

Jesus clearly told the disciples not to waste their time on places where they were NOT WELCOME and their message was not accepted.

If any places fit this description it is Islamic regions where the Gospel is not only rejected but forbidden by law.

Jesus was wise enough to know that trying to push the Gospel on people who don't want it is only going to breed resentment.

Furthermore if these religious zealots stir up resentment in Iraq at this time, they will not only damage the name of Christianity, but could also put our troops in danger.

So once again..I don't disagree with preaching the Gospel...I just believe this is really poor timing...and that somebody like Graham who is known best for calling Islam an "evil and wicked" religion will not be welcomed.