Church leaders in Blackpool have criticised what they describe as an “astonishing” decision to ban bus adverts promoting an evangelistic event which will see Franklin Graham preach a gospel message……In an open letter, the church leaders said: “Because the Christian community is also a customer, we hope Blackpool Transport will listen to our public feedback as well, and not show what appears to be a potential bias against Christians.”
Blackpool Transport banned the ads for the Franklin Graham Lancashire Festival of Hope because Graham has previously condemned homosexuality, and because he has made “Islamophobic” comments such as “Islam has declared war on the world.” Truth be told, Graham understands what the global jihad is about.
Lancashire has a bad reputation when it comes to Islamic issues: the Lancashire Police won the “diversity champion of the year” award at the British Muslim Awards; a Sharia court in Lancashire handed down a sentence approving of honor killing; and Islamic leaders in Lancashire called on Muslims to boycott school meals after a ban on non-stunned halal meat in schools.
“Church leaders label Franklin Graham bus ad ban ‘bias against Christians,'” by Marcus Jones, Premier, July 13, 2018:
Church leaders in Blackpool have criticised what they describe as an “astonishing” decision to ban bus adverts promoting an evangelistic event which will see Franklin Graham preach a gospel message.
The Lancashire Festival of Hope leadership team say it’s a “travesty” that Blackpool Transport chose to remove them.
The company had said it came to the decision after listening to public feedback.
A number of people had taken to social media to claim that Franklin Graham would be preaching hate and homophobia at the event which is due to take place at the city’s Winter Gardens in September.
In an open letter, the church leaders said: “Because the Christian community is also a customer, we hope Blackpool Transport will listen to our public feedback as well, and not show what appears to be a potential bias against Christians.”
A number of MPs have raised concern about his visit to Blackpool fearing he will repeat previous statements condemning homosexuality and Islam.
But speaking to Premier earlier this year, Graham said: “I’m not coming to preach hate, I’m here to preach about a saviour – Jesus Christ who can make a difference in our lives if we put our faith and trust in him.”
The church leaders say they are seeking a meeting with Blackpool Transport and have urged Christians not to complain but to act in a positive nature by praying…..
Stephen says
Is Blackpool a Labour town with a Muslim Mayor?
Mac-101 says
You will know a tree by it’s fruit. The Truth is the biggest treat to Satan and the Libs/Globalist scum are definitely of Satan. How else can THEY support a group that is 180% opposite of ALL THEIR major alleged beliefs?
terry says
Indeed. all would-be gods and lords need foot soldiers!
Manny says
In other words, any criticism of Islam is silenced.
Eur says
There is a lot of fear, many people cover that fear by calling Islamophobes to the people we dare to speak. What really happens is that many cowardly people think that by being kind and submissive to Muslims, they will renounce their theocratic ideas.
“They gave you a choice between dishonor and war … you chose dishonor, and now you will have war.”
Paul says
“Islamophobia” was coined by the Institute of Islamic Thought (I think it was
them or some other BS supremacist group) to crush all dissent and
resistance to global Mohammedan terror and intimidation, as proscribed in
their satanic scriptures. If anybody uses that word to you, they are either
a) unaware or b) only too happily deceived and they want to drag you down
with them. I personally find the latter to be the case the vast majority of the
time. Dhimmis are gonna dhimmi.
somehistory says
This is no surprise. Preaching Christ in the U.K. is much as it would be in Iran, SA, Pakistan, etc.
moslims have been able to get their way when it comes to freedom in that country…islam is against all freedoms, esp, the freedom to speak truth.
and freedom to choose a religion or not.
God gives….freedom…and satan works to take it away.
Raja says
Very True somehistory,
Islam is anti liberty, anti humanity and all for oppression of precious freedom of speech and anything truthful including the Gospel.
Islam is directly from the devil.
Paul says
I think Blackpool has bigger priorities than “islamophobic” – what an
absolute bullshit word – Graham. Let’s not forget that that’s the place
where Charlene Downes disappeared forever in late 2003.
Yes, the usual suspects were implicated. The way in which the police
and the authorities handled the whole thing – and I use the word “handled”
loosely – was an absolute travesty. That was bad enough, but she’s one such
person that we KNOW of. Last time I checked, Franklin Graham never
did anything that bad…
duh swami says
Not all Christians are cowards, but the clergy part certainly is…
Where does, ‘Please don’t hurt me’, appear in the Bible?
Walter Sieruk says
Franklin Graham should not be blamed but congratulated and encouraged when he boldly speaks the truth about Islam and the prophet and founder of Islam, Muhammad. In fact Jesus predicted and warned about the coming of such men as Muhammad. For Jesus taught “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15. [K.J.V.] The Bible further warns that “many false prophets are gone out into the world.” First John 4:1. For the religion Muhammad started is a religion of denial. Meaning that Islam denies that Jesus is the Son of God. As in the Son of God Who is God the Father. Furthermore, Islam denies the Jesus is God the Son. In addition, Islam denies that Jesus is God. Before going over these three denials of Islam it first should the stated the Bible instructs the way to tell if a prophet or religious teacher is really from and of God or not is do the teachings and doctrines of that prophet of teacher really fit in accord what is found in the Bible ? For if that prophet or teachers and teachers doctrines that are in contradiction to the Bible then that prophet is a false prophet and that religious teacher is a false teacher and thus in doctrinal error and darkness. Likewise if a religion had teachings and doctrines that are in contradiction that is religion is in error also part of the world of darkness and is therefore a false religion. As the Bible instructs in Isaiah 8:20. “To the law of the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” [K.J.V.] With this clearly stated, three things should be known.
First, that Islam denial that Jesus is the Son of God is in great contradiction to the teaching of the Bible . Which reveals the Jesus is the Son of God? As seen in ,for example Matthew 3:16,17. 16:15,16. Luke 1:35. John 3:16-18, 36. First John 2:22,23. 4:14,15. 5:12,13. Second, that Islam denies that Jesus is God the Son is in strong contradiction to the Bible. As found in Hebrews 1:6-8. With emphasis on verse 8. Third, Islam’s denial that Jesus is God is in great contrast to the doctrine and teaching of the Bible. That Jesus is God may be found in ,for example, John 1:1;3. Colossians 1:15-17. 2:9. Romans 9:5 Second Peter 1:1. Titus 2:13. First John 5:20.
Moreover, to further discover that the Bible teachings that Jesus is God all a person has to do is to compare the Old Testament with New Testament to see that Jesus is God. As in comparing Isaiah 45:22,23. with Philippians 2:5-11. Also by comparing Psalm 89:8,9. with Mathew 8:23-27. will reveal that Jesus is God. Likewise , by comparing Psalm 62:5-7 . with First Corinthians 10:4. shows the Deity of Jesus. Even by comparing the News Testament books together will show that Jesus is God. As in comparing Romans 14:12. with John 5:22. will show Jesus to be God. The list can go on but this should be enough, for all who are willing to see the truth , that Jesus is, indeed, the Son of God. That Jesus is God the Son and that Jesus is God.
The imams and mullahs as well as the other apologists for Islam will try to “explain’ this all away by making the claim that the Bible had been corrupted by Christians ,through time, and that’s way the Bible reads as it does. This claim, very much, underestimate the Power of God to protect and preserve His Word ,through time , and to keep in intact and away from the corruption of men. In conclusion, in light and information of the Bible in can be seen that Islam is a awful and terrible doctrinal error concerning it teaching about the Nature of Jesus and therefore Islam is part of the world of darkness. So Islam with its strong contradictions to the Bible is a false religion, Proverbs 14:12. So all dear Muslims are thus invited to leave the false religion of Islam and come the and receive the Jesus of the Bible who is the only way to heaven ,John 14:6. and the True Light of the world. John 8:12.
Tom says
I have been to Blackpool a number of times as we had friends who owned a hotel there. It is a vacation “seaside resort” town that caters to the average blue collar working guy and his family.
The city has always been pretty anal about their public image and in the recent decade, because of other easily accessible and cheaper places to visit in the EU, the numbers of visitors has fallen drastically.
This, and the current hysteria in the UK about not offending various minorities, along with Blackpool’s attempts to gain back its visitor base is probably why they won’t allow the advertising on their transportation buses.
Like many older seaside resort towns in the UK that face competition from the EU they are in panic mode.
somehistory says
In Zechariah 13:4-6, the prophet tells of a time when “prophets” will wear a disguise and pretend that they are not prophets, but are farmers due to being “ashamed” of what they were supposed to say to the people.
The fear that many feel causes cowardly actions, such as is described in Zechariah. they don’t wish to admit to the truth for fear of what may happen to them.
Paul says
Also, Zechariah 5 foretells the destruction of a place of false worship. I think
this sounds suspiciously like the launching of some sort of nuclear
missile hitting Mecca (not ancient ‘Babylonia’, but rather Arabia, the
“daughter of Babylon”, the centre of the cult of the false moon god).
This might sound a bit fanciful and far-fetched, but people haven’t seen
anything yet. I am certain of it.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+5&version=NIV
somehistory says
I agree. Things are about to happen which will astound us. Even those of us who are looking to the Bible for answers and fulfillment of prophecy.
Paul says
Yes, we’ll have to fasten our seat-belts for the ride ahead, so to speak.
Petey says
you are correct, there are many more references. Im not at home to look them up for you but if you wish I will send them to you
Linda says
Franklin Graham is a true believer, a Christian. He is telling the truth because that is what sets people free. “Islamophobia” is just a word made up by Muslims.
jayell says
Has someone in Blackpool Transport spent time at Stanford University? Because I get the feeling that we’re getting the same sort of ‘no platforming’ mentality here.
rooare says
“Islamophobic”, a phobia is an irrational fear, well it’s certainly not irrational to fear a system, Islam, who’s adherents, Muslims, have committed over 33,000 deadly acts of terror around the world just since 9/11 according to “TheReligionofPeace” web site.
Brian hoff says
That website have than very low standard on what is than terrorist attack. Than elder man try to attack me on the bus that the police came he was charge with being drunk as I smell ahocol on hid beatb as did the police office did. He would have being in touble with than attempt assault and battery charge with than hate crime being added to it.
Hari Singh says
If authorities in UK are against Franklin Graham preaching from the bible, the Crown should stop taking royalties from the Authorized Version of the Bible [authorized by King James that is] know as the King James Version in the States and the Book of Common Prayer. The shift to anti blasphemy laws to protect Islam from preachers who easily prove Muhammad was a false prophet.
Koran 5:47 says Gospel true-The followers of the Gospels (the New Testament) must judge according to what God has revealed in it. Those who do not judge by the laws of God are evil doers.
So if the Bible is true-Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead, which the Koran say he did not and Muhammad says the Bible is true, both the Koran and the bible cannot be true, since both cannot be true Muhammad is a false prophet.Muhammad said the Bible is true but contradicted it in his Koran.
I’ve never seen a Muslim on the beach at Blackpool.Maybe Blackpoool will have Muslim women’s day only at the beach.
Indiana Tom says
King James was such a peachy guy and the KJV was a political machination to eliminate seditious commentary from the Geneva Bible. It is interesting to compare the Geneva and Wycliffe Bible to the KJV and see how much plagarization took place.
Hari Singh says
Absolutely right, the KJV was an attempt to neutralize the Geneva Bible that had glosses against divine right of kings and other such rubbish.The original Puritans and Presbyterians read the Geneva Bible or Tyndall’s translations.
King James wasn’t really a king but a ”Queen” LOL
Jayell says
Very good, Hari Singh, but I think you’d better explain how the UK establishment is ‘taking royalties’ from the Authorised Version, unless, of course, you’re having an elaborate joke. The CofE is, of course, a bit of an elaborate con in itself, but I didn’t think they made any money out of Bible sales, unless that’s the way.they pay the clergy pensions.
Lydia Church says
All else aside, this is persecution of Christianity.
The truth is not welcome.
Any message that contradicts theirs is not welcome and labeled as ‘hate speech.’
To be a Christian, you must believe in the whole Word of God; the Bible.
The Bible says that homosexuality is a sin.
The Bible also says that there is no other way to God besides Christianity.
We know islam is evil in so many ways and is an enemy of Christianity.
What he said was nothing more than what they said, and the koran says, wanting to conquer the world.
If Christians have freedom and are not persecuted, then they can publicly declare all of these things.
If they can’t without punishments, then that is persecution.
Indiana Tom says
The church leaders say they are seeking a meeting with Blackpool Transport and have urged Christians not to complain but to act in a positive nature by praying…..
Praying is fine, but not complaining is submission to Islam.
Be a good little Dhimmi….
abad says
See?
Even Franklin Graham understands that Christians want to convert you. Moslems want to kill you.
gravenimage says
UK: Franklin Graham Festival of Hope ads banned over Graham’s “islamophobic” comments
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I don’t suppose we will ever learn what these supposedly “Islamophobic” comments were?
Barguest says
GI,
I believe one of these ‘islamphobic’ comments was that islam had declared war on the world. Which is demonstrably true. So, it would appear, the truth is ‘islamophobic’. We truly live in the Age of Stupid.
Thank heavens for the enlightened minds (Ibby, lebel & the hilarious Brian Hoff excepted) that frequent these hallowed pages.
B
Brian hoff says
What I said there where no 33000 terrorist attack in the world since 9 11. That wedsite will report than muslim jay walking is than terrorist act.
R Russell says
In recent times – I cannot remember just when, a Woolf Report stated that the UK was no longer a Christian country and as such there was no reason why Christianity should continue to receive the publicity it did. Other religions were to be given more coverage, We all know that means Islam.
We need a Christian revival in the UK – to include the Muslims or we will soon be an openly sharia ruled state.
Brian hoff says
Islam is the largest religion in the UK since only a very tiny percentage of the christian by birth donot go to the Church of England regularly on sunday. In some church built to house hundreds of people on sundat now only have than handful of eldery people go.
Brian hoff says
Correct only a very small % of Church of England members show up for sunday seriver on than regular basis.
James K. says
So how ARE things going there in Great BRITAINISTAN?!