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Welsh First Minister 'Regrets' that Franklin Graham Is Coming to Wales
Christian Today ^ | 5/19/22 | Staff

Posted on 05/25/2022 6:51:17 PM PDT by marshmallow

Franklin Graham has called on public officials to welcome people of all religions after Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford expressed his "regret" over the American evangelist's upcoming visit to Wales.

Graham will be taking his free God Loves You Tour to Newport, south Wales, on Saturday.

He has been branded a "known hate preacher" in recent weeks over his views on same-sex marriage and Islam.

In the Senedd on Tuesday, Drakeford was quizzed by Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price on why the Welsh government was allowing the event to go ahead at Newport's International Convention Centre when it has a 50 per cent stake in the venue.

Price said that Graham's event would "send out the wrong message from Wales and one that says homophobia and hate are somehow still acceptable".

Drakeford replied: "I regret the fact that the event to which Adam Price referred is going ahead but the decision is not one for the Welsh Government.

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1 posted on 05/25/2022 6:51:17 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

Evangelism is about of saving souls, not telling people their chosen lifestyle is not sinful.


2 posted on 05/25/2022 6:55:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: marshmallow

Great Post! Wales was once a Godly nation...

The home of Rees Howells and others who changed the course of history thru prayer.


3 posted on 05/25/2022 6:57:33 PM PDT by InkStone (Omni Vivum Ex Surfboard)
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To: marshmallow

“He has been branded a “known hate preacher” in recent weeks over his views on same-sex marriage and Islam.”

Well color me purple, a Christian who believes in Christian teachings. Next thing you know some “hate rabbi” will show up and say that Jehovah is the only God and the world should obey. Oh the hate!


4 posted on 05/25/2022 6:57:35 PM PDT by packagingguy
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Right - and what is Islam’s teaching on same-sex marriage?

These people contradict themselves.


5 posted on 05/25/2022 7:10:22 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: marshmallow

Sad to see the land of my ancestors fall to Satan.


6 posted on 05/25/2022 7:24:21 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: marshmallow
Welsh hymns
7 posted on 05/25/2022 7:44:38 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: marshmallow

“He has been branded a “known hate preacher” in recent weeks over his views on same-sex marriage and Islam.”

That’s right he hates sin while the fake religious leader coddle those that practice the most wicked and evil sin on the planet 🤪


8 posted on 05/25/2022 7:50:03 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: marshmallow

He’s going to regret it even more when Jesus comes to Wales..


9 posted on 05/25/2022 7:50:10 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: marshmallow

I hope some Korean or African missionaries go to Wales to evangelize them.


10 posted on 05/25/2022 8:44:54 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: marshmallow

Is it not hateful of this politician to rale against Almighty God and a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Is it loving to restrict the sharing of eternal life-giving truths?


11 posted on 05/26/2022 8:26:57 AM PDT by Srednik (Polyglot. Overeducated. Redeemed by Christ. Anticommunist from the womb.)
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