Franklin Graham...Tucson memorial needed a little more of something, and he's not talking cowbell

[Amerigo Vespucci]

January 22, 2011 11:00 AM
Billy Graham's Son Dismayed That There Was A Jesus Deficit In Tucson Memorial

By Susie Madrak

http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/billy-grahams-son-dismayed-there-was-



In a speech on Tuesday at John Brown University, a private Christian college in Siloam Springs, Ark., the son of the revered evangelist Billy Graham voiced "dismay" at the way the Tucson memorial service was conducted, arguing that it was not as explicitly religious -- mainly "Christian" -- as those following the Oklahoma City bombing and the 9/11 attacks.

Graham was particularly upset that the Tucson memorial featured a Native American who called upon "father sky and mother earth."

"There was no call for the name of God to put his loving arms around the people who were hurting, the people that were suffering," Graham said. "Why? Why did they take God out of it? Why did they leave him out?

"Because the world scoffs at the name of Jesus Christ," Graham said, his voice rising in anger. "They scoff when you say he's the son of God."

[rfranklin]

1. Jesus scoffs at the grifters who use His name to enrich themselves...

like this bozo does.

[Fuzz]

21. My sentiments exactly.

[Fridays Child]

2. Franklin Graham: Why wasn't I invited? Wah, wah, wah.

Because you are an extraordinary asshole, Franklin.

[peacebird]

3. if the world "scoffs" at the name of Jesus, it's because of the actions of his fundie extremist

followers. Those who think their god is too weak to handle sinners on his own, that they have to "help" him by passing judgement for him.

Of course they also sin but it's okay when THEY do it because they proudly tell you they are "Not perfect, just forgiven"!

:puke:

[madrchsod]

6. +1

[duhneece]

4. Your picture of God is too small, Franklin nt

[japple]

17. +1

:thumbsup:

[madrchsod]

5. what an asshole....

[Swamp Rat]

7. Franklin Graham should hold his breath for about 20 minutes.

That oughta do.

[Kolesar]

9. Oooooh

+1

[Lint Head]

8. People are scoffing at the name of Jesus because of

people like Franklin Graham.

[Vickers]

10. You make a mockery of your religion, you self-hating jackass. n/t

[spedtr90]

11. He must have tuned out...

....before the readings from the Bible.

...before Jan Brewer said,
“We will go forward unbending and unbowed. May God bless all the victims and their families. May God bless those who serve us…May he bless you and your families in the state of Arizona, and may God always bless and protect the Unites States of America.”

...before the President said."May God bless and keep those we’ve lost in restful and eternal peace. May He love and watch over the survivors. And may He bless the United States of America.”

....because he was upset he was not asked to speak.

[madmax]

13. Good points. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[alfredo]

12. Fuck you Frankie

[jillan]

14. It wasn't a church service. Using Jesus as a political tool is disgusting.

[Arugula Latte]

15. I do scoff, but I'm an equal opportunity scoffer.

All religions are made-up fantasies.

[Warren DeMontague]

16. Maybe he missed the part about the Jews who were wounded and killed.

Personally, I'm offended that they neglected to mention Cthulu.

[Ilsa]

18. This prodigal son is worse than an ex-smoker. nt

[hlthe2b]

19. this POS turned the Columbine Memorials into one big fundie

Xian promotion. Despite the numbers of victims and their families there who were of many different religions or held no religious beliefs, he just took it over. His father, for all his obvious faults (think Nixon and ani-semitism) was at least more considerate and sensitive through his career than to do that.

Franklin Graham is a self-promoting POS. I hope someday "his" Jesus will let him know so.

[somone]

20. "Why? Why did they leave ME out?"

Graham said, his voice rising in anger

[jwirr]

22. Never mind that crook. He is not important.