Reply #92: Two men? Show me where I said that. [View All]

[Bake]

I said Franklin is a "whack-job." Which he is.

On the other hand, I met Billy Graham back in the 70s, when I was in the seminary. From that meeting, my personal impression is that he was and is an honest, sincere man. Now, I challenge YOU: show ONE - JUST ONE - instance of Billy Graham being involved in a financial sham (e.g., Jim Bakker and Heritage USA). Show me JUST ONE incicdent of Billy Graham being involved in some sexual episode (e.g., Jimmy Swaggart, Ted Haggard, etc. ad infinitum). Has he taken money to finance a lavish lifestyle? Nope. Lives in a middle class home in NC. Never was extravagant, and neither was his wife Ruth.

Billy Graham has preached the gospel to more people than any other person in the history of Christianity. He was never a faith healer pretender. His message has always been a simple one: the love of God in Christ.

Has he been perfect? Hardly. No one is. He would be the first to tell you that he is a sinner saved by the grace of God. Who among us - you included - has never needed forgiveness?

And as for whether I know the words of Jesus, I seriously don't think you want to argue that with me.

Bake