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Franklin Graham: Obama Has 'Shaken His Fist' At God

The Huffington Post | Ariel Edwards-Levy | Posted 05.10.2012

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Evangelist Franklin Graham said in a statement Thursday that President Barack Obama had "shaken his fist" at God when he affirmed his support for same...

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Rev. Billy Graham Backs North Carolina Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

AP | MARTHA WAGGONER | Posted 05.02.2012

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The Rev. Billy Graham urged North Carolina voters Wednesday to support an amendment to the state constitution banning gay marria...

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When The NAACP Came To Lunch

Franklin Graham | Posted 04.03.2012

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Franklin Graham

Recently, I hosted 20 representatives of the NAACP for lunch at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. I came away with a better understanding of our differences and a commitment to work together on important challenges in our country.

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Franklin Graham Meets With Black Church Leaders

Posted 03.21.2012

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By Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service (RNS) Religious leaders from the NAACP met with evangelist Franklin Graham Tuesday (March 20), less than ...

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Stunning Number Of Deep South Voters Believe Obama Is Muslim

The Huffington Post | Chris Gentilviso | Posted 03.14.2012

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Ask President Barack Obama about his religious affiliation, and he's a Christian. Ask Mississippi or Alabama voters, and you might find a different an...

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Protestants Marrying Santorum Should Use Contraception

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 05.08.2012

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Robert S. McElvaine

Leaving aside Ron Paul, there are four candidates remaining in the presidential race. The three top Republicans are comprised of two are Roman Catholics and a Mormon. Pity the poor right-wing Protestants.

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The Savior Santorum: The Rise of White Male Religious Elitism

Aaron Anson | Posted 04.28.2012

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Aaron Anson

Who are these religious elitists with the audacity to question the faith of others, based on their indoctrinated theology? These supposed leaders are waging battles outside the church they've not yet won inside the church.

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I Will Never Say You Are Not A Christian

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 04.28.2012

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Bruce Reyes-Chow

Before any more of us start walking down the easy path of judgementalism echoing the "You are not a Christian!" chorus, I offer this confession and prayer that has been going through my head as of late.

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Franklin Graham And The Art Of Misinformation

Qasim Rashid | Posted 04.24.2012

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Qasim Rashid

Enough of misinformation and discrimination. Muslims and Christians must actively work together to achieve what both peoples want -- peace.

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Pastor: 'I'm Going To Hold My Nose' And Vote For Romney

Posted 02.22.2012

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Rev. Robert Jeffress, a Dallas Baptist pastor who previously endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) for president and ignited controversy last October for...

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Presidential Politics In The New South

Patrick Anderson | Posted 04.22.2012

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Patrick Anderson

When Franklin Graham and his ilk wax judgmental about President Obama from a warped religious and political perspective, well, this southern boy wonders what in the world we have come to, and where in the world we are headed.

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Evangelist Calls Obama's Religion Into Question

Posted 02.21.2012

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Evangelist Franklin Graham called President Barack Obama's religious views into question on Tuesday, stating that he does not know for sure if Obama i...

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Franklin Graham: What I Learned From My Father

Posted 08.20.2011

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Former Aid Worker Sues Samaritan's Purse After Being Kidnapped In Darfur

Posted 07.23.2011

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Flavia Wagner, a former aid worker who was abducted and held captive for 105 days in Darfur in 2010, is suing the charity organization who sent her to...

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O'Donnell Spars With Birther Reverend

Posted 06.26.2011

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Lawrence O'Donnell sparred with the Rev. Franklin Graham on his Monday show about Donald Trump and President Obama's religion. The interview came o...

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White House Berates Religious Leader Over Birther Comments

Posted 06.25.2011

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House struck back at Christian evangelical leader Franklin Graham on Monday for suggesting that President Barack ...

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Franklin Graham, Religious Extremism, Dad, God and Me (Confessions of a Former Religious Nut Leader)

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Frank Schaeffer

There seems to be a consistent pattern when it comes to the right wing leadership of American religion: The louder the protest against "the lack of morals," the more likely it has been that the person doing the protesting is mired in doubt.

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Sarah Palin Headed To Haiti

AP | BECKY BOHRER | Posted 05.25.2011

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JUNEAU, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to visit Haiti amid a period of political upheaval this weekend to aid humanitarian effort...

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One Year After: Haiti Aid Is not Rocket Science nor a Spectator Sport

Richard Walden | Posted 05.25.2011

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Richard Walden

Many reports from NGOs are clearly inflated either by overvaluing supplies having been sent or by counting as money spent things which are planned for later on.

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Palin Visits Haiti, Fox News Host Is On The Scene

AP | JONATHAN M. KATZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin began a tightly stage-managed visit to Haiti on Saturday in which she visited cholera cli...

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Exploiting the Mosque Controversy

Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Abraham H. Foxman

The controversy surrounding the proposed Islamic center at Ground Zero is being exploited by some to demonize Muslims and Islam.

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Why Franklin Graham Planted the Muslim Seed in Obama

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Like so many other bible thumping mega preachers, Franklin Graham is a politician hiding behind the good book.

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Franklin Graham, Evangelical Minister: Obama's 'Problem Is That He Was Born A Muslim' (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing | Posted 05.25.2011

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Reverend Franklin Graham, son of renowned Christian evangelist Billy Graham, said Thursday that the reason a growing number of people believe Presiden...

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Franklin Graham Prays Outside Pentagon After Being Disinvited Over Islam-Is-Evil Comments

AOL | Andrea Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON (May 6) -- Evangelist Franklin Graham went to the Pentagon this morning to pray, unbowed after Army officials told him he couldn't come ins...

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Circling Around the Divisiveness of a National Day of Prayer

Janet Haag | Posted 05.25.2011

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Janet Haag

I continue to be fascinated by the controversy and commentaries connected to the National Day of Prayer! What is most striking is the more extreme the view, the less knowledge there is about the designated "adversary."

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