by John Eidsmoe
One would think a group that calls itself the Military Religious Freedom Foundation would be in favor of religious freedom in the military, right?
Why, then, does the MRFF claim “victory” when the militaryrescinds an invitation to Rev. Franklin Graham to address a Pentagon Day of Prayer breakfast? They objected to Graham’s invitation and demanded that it be canceled, because Graham had spoken critically of Islam.
Specifically, Graham had said Islam has enslaved people and suppressed women, and “is a very evil and wicked religion.” Graham emphasized his love for Muslims as people, but “as a minister … I believe it is my responsibility to speak out against the terrible deeds that are committed as a result of Islamic teaching.” He further stated that he “wants Muslims to know that Jesus Christ died for their sins.”
Military spokesman Col. Tom Collins said Graham’s remarks were “not appropriate” — not factually incorrect but inappropriate — because “”We’re an all-inclusive military. We honor all faiths. … Our message to our service and civilian work force is about the need for diversity and appreciation of all faiths.”
An “all-inclusive military” that practices “diversity and appreciation of all faiths”? How about a blindfolded military that, because of orders from higher up the chain of command, refuses to face the reality of the enemy we are fighting?
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We should speak the truth in love, clarify the facts of the gospel!
We should not shrink from defending the faith but hopefully it would rarely be necessary to publicly declare the error of other religions if we take care to declare that scripture says there is only ONE way of salvation and that is through faith in Jesus Christ alone! Keep stressing scriptural truth!
His facts are accurate but diplomacy may have saved the situation great distress as we all know how vigilant so many are in their search for ‘discrimination’ in any area at all! His statements were fodder for such folks who look for excuses to scream in declaring their ‘rights’!!