Baptists Boycotting Franklin Graham’s “Festival of Hope” in Puerto Rico
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Franklin Graham’s “Festival of Hope” – San Juan, Puerto Rico: According to a news report, Baptists in Puerto Rico are withdrawing their support for Franklin Graham’s “Festival of Hope” evangelistic rally scheduled for later this month in San Juan, PR.
The group is protesting what they consider Graham’s endorsement of recent U.S. anti-immigration policies they consider “contrary to the values of the Kingdom.”
The group’s leaders said in the statement (as translated by Baptist Global News):
“From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God continually calls us to justice, to love, peace and mercy and, above all, to accompany the marginalized, foreigners, widows and orphans.”
According to the statement from Baptist Churches of Puerto Rico, which is affiliated with the traditionally left-leaning American Baptist Churches USA, they’re not supporting Graham’s rally for “for reasons of conscience.” Read more… relevantmagazine.com
Billy Graham Festival of Hope – Toronto, Canada (Video)
- The Greater Toronto Festival of Hope took place at the Air Canada Centre September 12-14, 2014. For more information visit www.billygraham.ca
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