Franklin Graham
Evangelist Franklin Graham, the grandson of legendary preacher Billy Graham, is sounding off over continuing controversy about the Confederate flag, arguing it’s time to set aside the rebel flag.
In a post online, Franklin Graham made it clear to his 1.7 million Facebook friends he has personal ties to the flag, explaining, “My great-great-grandfathers fought for the South under the Confederate flag during the Civil War – both were wounded at Gettysburg and lost limbs.”
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“Growing up, many people in the South flew the Confederate flag,” he continued, “but I believe that it’s time for this flag to be set aside as a part of our history. We are all Americans, and we need unity today more than ever.”
The North Carolina-based pastor concluded: “Through faith in Christ we can have love and reconciliation with one another – regardless of race. Jesus Christ can change the human heart and take away the prejudice, racism, and hatred that lies within.”
His post was shared closed to 20,000 times, and has collected more than 8,000 comments, both positive and negative, including:
- “Thanks for your courage in posting this. You’re going to get grief for it, but you are totally right! (Dave Gilbert)
- “Thank you, thank you, thank you! Franklin Graham, you have expressed the same opinion that I have, and I’ve been ‘hung’ for it. I don’t hate the Confederate flag any more than I could hate ‘Old Glory.’ But, it belongs in a MUSEUM, not flying at the courthouse nor waved at public events. It is a valuable part of history past. I think it should be placed there and give this torn nation a chance to heal.” (Ed Smith)
- “You just said the Confederate flag was fought under by your ancestors. It did not represent hatred, prejudice or racism. You are bowing to false conclusions by leftists and liberals. Would you give up your Bible if the left says it is divisive? It won’t stop here. The left has already said its not just the flag, they are on to getting rid of more ideas and ‘symbols’ they don’t like. Next will be museums and history books erasing and changing the truth of history.” (Nancy Gibney)
- “The Bible is old, was written in the past, and offends large groups of people. Thousands have been slaughtered in its name (The Crusades). This country was founded as a Christian nation. Growing up we prayed in schools and the Ten Commandments were displayed in government buildings, but not anymore. So is it time to set aside the Bible as part of our history too? … The Confederate Flag isn’t hurting anyone flying over the war memorial. It’s a tribute to the tens of thousands of South Carolinians that gave their lives protecting this state, their communities, homes, and families during a massive invasion. Most of these men never owned a slave and weren’t giving their lives in the name of slavery or racism. Actually less than 5 percent of Southerners owned slaves at all. If you want to talk about terrible acts committed under a flag, look at what General Sherman did under the American Flag during his march through the South. Sure some groups have stolen the Confederate Flag and given it their own meaning, but such groups have also done the same with the Bible and the American Flag. Maybe you are okay with the removal of the Confederate flag, but I’m not much for removing memorials. Why don’t you just go pull up your great-great-grandfathers’ headstones and call it a day?” (Chris Johns)
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