WND EXCLUSIVE

FRANKLIN GRAHAM CALLS FOR 'BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES' AT 'BALLOT BOX'

50 state rallies for 'people of faith' during 2016 presidential campaign

Bob Unruh

Imagine it: 50 state rallies mostly on capitol steps leading up to one of the fiercest presidential election battles in years – and not a single candidate or public official will be speaking.

That’s because the solution for America’s woes won’t be coming from Democrats. Or Republicans. Or even the tea party, according to the prominent leader who is organizing the Decision America Tour.

He’s Franklin Graham, who serves as CEO both of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and the Samaritan’s Purse relief-and-development ministry.

On Tuesday, he announced the dates for the first four rallies in 2016.

The schedule is Jan. 5 in Des Moines, Iowa; Jan. 12 in Tallahassee, Florida; Jan. 13 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Jan. 19 in Concord, New Hampshire.

The location of the Baton Rouge event still is being worked on, but the other three already announced will be at the states’ capitols.

In a Facebook announcement, Graham said: “I have heard from people all over America who believe that our nation is in trouble – morally, spiritually and politically. But as attention turns to an election year, I do not believe that Republicans or Democrats (or any other party) can turn this nation around – only God can.

“That’s why in 2016 I will hold prayer rallies in the capitals of all 50 states.”

He continued: “God hears the prayers of his people, so I’m calling on people of faith in every state to pray fervently for America and our leaders. I want to challenge Christians across our land to boldly live out and promote biblical principles at home, in public and at the ballot box. The only hope for this country is if the people of God are willing to take a stand for truth and righteousness.”

He said no candidates or legislation will be endorsed, and no candidates or current public officials will be speaking.

“Instead, I will be sharing the life-changing truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in every state. Will you come out and pray with us?” he asked.

See his announcement:

WND reported when the project first was revealed that Graham spoke of the church not only voting but members also running for office.

At that time, in an announcement on the BGEA website, he said now is a "defining moment" for the country.

He cited the 5-4 marriage decision, effectively decided by two justices who already had publicly advocated for same-sex marriage by performing ceremonies.

"Long before our government came into existence, marriage was created by Almighty God – the One who created man and woman," Graham wrote. "He is clear about the definition of marriage in His Holy Word: 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh' (Genesis 2:24, ESV)."

Graham said that in the New Testament, Jesus "reiterated God’s definition of marriage: 'From the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female.' 'Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife' (Mark 10:6-7)."

"The court did not define marriage, and therefore it is not entitled to redefine it," he wrote.

The Bible chronicles God's judgment of a nation for not following His laws, he said, and as a nation "we have arrogantly turned our back on God, and I believe God’s judgment will come against our country."

He said, "We know we will have opposition, demonstrations, hecklers and possibly threats. But this will not discourage or deter us."

WND reported when Graham hinted on his Facebook page that President Obama's decision to promote homosexuality with colored lights at the White House after the U.S. Supreme Court amounted to "arrogantly flaunting sinful behavior in the face of Almighty God."

"My advice? He might want to have some extra lightning rods installed on the roof of the White House."

His complete statement: "A lot has changed in three short years! Just three years ago, the president was on record as holding to the biblical definition of marriage. Now he can't say enough about his support for the LGBT agenda – and right after the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, he had the gall to disgrace the White House by lighting it up with the gay pride rainbow colors to celebrate. This is arrogantly flaunting sinful behavior in the face of Almighty God. My advice? He might want to have some extra lightning rods installed on the roof of the White House."

In translation of the Bible, Hosea 6:5 cites God saying, "This is why I have used the prophets to cut them down; I have killed them with the words of My mouth. My judgment strikes like lightning."

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A week earlier, WND reported Graham warned, regarding government endorsements and mandates of homosexuality, that the nation "will not like what's at the end of this rainbow."

"'Pride goeth before a fall.' Supreme Court Justice [Antonin] Scalia used Proverbs 16:18 in his comments regarding the court's disappointing and dangerous ruling about same-sex marriage," Graham wrote at the time. "He rightly called the decision 'a threat to the American democracy.' This is so true. Arrogantly disregarding God's authority always has serious consequences."

Graham has millions following his social media comments and routinely gets hundreds of thousands of "likes" and tens of thousands of "shares" for his postings.

Graham previously addressed Obama's precedent-setting advocacy for alternative sexual lifestyles.

"The president had the White House lit up in rainbow colors to celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. This is outrageous – a real slap in the face to the millions of Americans who do not support same-sex marriage and whose voice is being ignored.

"God is the one who gave the rainbow, and it was associated with His judgment. God sent a flood to wipe out the entire world because mankind had become so wicked and violent," he wrote.

Obama's illumination of the White House:

"One man, Noah, was found righteous and escaped God's judgment with his family. The rainbow was a sign to Noah that God would not use the flood again to judge the world. But one day God is going to judge sin – all sin. Only those who are found righteous will be able to escape His judgement. The righteousness comes through faith, believing on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ who took our sins and shed His blood on the cross for each and every one.

"So, when we see the gay pride rainbow splashed on business advertisements and many people's Facebook pages, may it remind all of us of God's judgment to come. Are you ready? Are your sins forgiven?"

When the Supreme Court decision was announced, he wrote, "The court has no authority to change or override God's laws which define marriage as between one man and one woman.

"I pray God will spare America from His judgment, though, by our actions as a nation, we give Him less and less reason to do so."

'Go to hell'

Graham is not the only leader to warn God will judge a nation that openly and willfully flaunts what the Bible for millennia has defined as sin.

Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Harbinger" and the inspiration behind the "Isaiah 9:10 Judgment" movie, criticized the Supreme Court's assumption that it has the authority to redefine marriage.

At a prayer event in Washington, he said: "The justices of the Supreme Court took up their seats [in a hearing] on whether they should strike down the biblical and historic definition of marriage. That the event should even take place is a sign this is America of [George] Washington's warning … a nation at war against its own foundation."

Washington warned the smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation "that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which heaven itself hath ordained."

"Justices, can you judge the ways of God? There is another court and there another judge, where all men and all judges will give account," he warned.

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My comments: By now, Every Christian should know and understand the ANTI-CHRIST nature of Obama and the Democrats. Their Platform, Policies and Practices are AGAINST God and His Word. They are Surrogates of Satan, striving to bring about his One World Government and One World Religion--And God Almighty allows them to do so. (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12; Revelation 13)