BBC: Franklin Graham's Sheffield visit axed after calls by LGBT+ groups
January 29, 2020
A forthcoming appearance by a US evangelist in Sheffield has been cancelled after calls by LGBT+ leaders said he promoted homophobic views.
Franklin Graham, the son of preacher Billy Graham, has said he believes gay marriage is a sin.
He was due to speak at Sheffield Arena on 6 June but the venue operator said it did "not endorse" his views.
Mr Graham denied he was preaching hatred or inciting violence and said: "My speech doesn't hurt anybody."
In a statement the authority said his visit had been cancelled after discussions with arena operators Sheffield City Trust.
The Herald: Franklin Graham banned by 2nd UK city over ‘repulsive’ LGBT+ views, official says
January 29, 2020
Evangelist Franklin Graham was banned Wednesday from coming to a second arena in England on his upcoming summer tour of the United Kingdom.
Julie Dore, the council leader in Sheffield, cited Graham’s “repulsive” and “discriminatory” views about the LGBT community for the June cancellation at Sheffield Arena, The Guardian newspaper reported.
In a Jan. 15 letter, members of Sheffield’s LGBT+ community urged the arena’s operator, Sheffield City Trust, to nix Graham’s June 6 appearance.
“Franklin Graham has repeatedly publicly promoted his homophobic beliefs,” according to a copy of the letter posted on Twitter. “...We strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to allow this event to go forward.”
The Charlotte Observer: Franklin Graham banned by 2nd UK city over ‘repulsive’ LGBT+ views, official says
January 29, 2020
Evangelist Franklin Graham was banned Wednesday from coming to a second arena in England on his upcoming summer tour of the United Kingdom.
Julie Dore, the council leader in Sheffield, cited Graham’s “repulsive” and “discriminatory” views about the LGBT community for the June cancellation at Sheffield Arena, The Guardian newspaper reported.
In a Jan. 15 letter, members of Sheffield’s LGBT+ community urged the arena’s operator, Sheffield City Trust, to nix Graham’s June 6 appearance.
“Franklin Graham has repeatedly publicly promoted his homophobic beliefs,” according to a copy of the letter posted on Twitter. “...We strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to allow this event to go forward.”
Daily Mail: US evangelical preacher Franklin Graham hits back with open letter after UK venue cancels one of his tour date over 'incompatible views' on gay marriage
January 28, 2020
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Franklin Graham's UK tour later this year covers eight towns and cities
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But the ACC Liverpool conference centre in Liverpool has cancelled his show
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He hit back with open letter to the LGBTQ UK community saying we're all sinners'
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Mr Graham, 67, previously condemned banning of 'gay conversion therapy'
An American evangelical preacher has hit back after a venue on his UK tour decided to cancel his show following a string of complaints from the LGBT community.
Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre has decided to cancel the 67-year-old's show after branding his views 'incompatible' with their values.
Graham, who is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has previously described gay marriage as a 'sin' and has advocated against bids to ban 'gay conversion therapy'.
The Christian Mail: Evangelist Franklin Graham Hits Back at Hate Claims After UK Venue Cancels Tour Date
January 29, 2020
An American evangelical preacher has hit back after a venue on his UK tour decided to cancel his show following a string of complaints from the LGBT community.
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Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre has decided to cancel the 67-year-old’s show after branding his views ‘incompatible’ with their values.
Graham, who is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has previously described gay marriage as a ‘sin’ and has advocated against bids to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’.
Members of the LGBT community in several of the cities he was due to visit petitioned venues and local political leaders to stop him from speaking.
But in an open letter to the ‘UK LGBTQ community’, Graham has said ‘we are all sinners’ and denied he was bringing hate speech to Britain.
He wrote on Facebook yesterday: ‘A letter to the LGBTQ community in the UK –
‘It is said by some that I coming to the UK to bring hateful speech to your community. This is just not true.
Church Leaders: LGBTQ Advocates: Franklin Graham Not Welcome in the U.K.
January 28, 2020
According to Newsweek, Graham was interested in speaking at a London venue called O2, although he never booked it. In the wake of a petition (which at least 8,500 signed) from the LGBTQ rights group, All Out, O2 has made it clear they will not be hosting Graham.
This is not the first time Franklin Graham has faced opposition from LGBTQ advocates in the U.K. In 2018, a transport company pulled advertisements for his crusade in Blackpool, and the group Blackpool Pride protested Graham’s appearance there.
But despite the current opposition to the U.K. Franklin Graham tour, the BGEA says, “media reports aren’t dampening the enthusiasm of Jesus followers throughout the island nation in northwestern Europe.” Robert Chilvers, the BGEA’s director of training and church ministry in the U.K., said, “He’s coming with a message of hope that transforms lives when nothing else can. That needs to be heard, and that’s what will be the central message that we
The JJ Report: Evangelical Christian preacher responds to UK tour date cancellation
January 28, 2020
US evangelical preacher Franklin Graham hits back with open letter after UK venue cancels one of his tour date over ‘incompatible views’ on gay marriage
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Franklin Graham’s UK tour later this year covers eight towns and cities
-
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre in Liverpool has cancelled his show
-
He hit back with open letter to the LGBTQ UK community saying we’re all sinners’
-
Mr Graham, 67, previously condemned banning of ‘gay conversion therapy’
An American evangelical preacher has hit back after a venue on his UK tour decided to cancel his show following a string of complaints from the LGBT community.
Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre has decided to cancel the 67-year-old’s show after branding his views ‘incompatible’ with their values.
Newsfeeds: Evangelical Christian preacher Franklin Graham responds to UK tour event cancelled
January 28, 2020
An American evangelical preacher has hit back after a venue on his UK tour decided to cancel his show following a string of complaints from the LGBT community.
Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre has decided to cancel the 67-year-old’s show after branding his views ‘incompatible’ with their values.
Black Christian News Network One: Evangelist Franklin Graham Hits Back at Hate Claims After UK Venue Cancels Tour Date Over ‘Incompatible Views’ Regarding Gay Marriage
January 28, 2020
An American evangelical preacher has hit back after a venue on his UK tour decided to cancel his show following a string of complaints from the LGBT community.
Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the ACC Liverpool conference centre has decided to cancel the 67-year-old’s show after branding his views ‘incompatible’ with their values.
Graham, who is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has previously described gay marriage as a ‘sin’ and has advocated against bids to ban ‘gay conversion therapy’.
Members of the LGBT community in several of the cities he was due to visit petitioned venues and local political leaders to stop him from speaking.
But in an open letter to the ‘UK LGBTQ community’, Graham has said ‘we are all sinners’ and denied he was bringing hate speech to Britain.
WhatsNew2Day: Christian Evangelical Preacher Franklin Graham Responds To Canceled UK Tour Event
January 28, 2020
An American evangelical preacher has responded after a place on his UK tour decided to cancel his program after a series of complaints from the LGBT community.
Franklin Graham was due to visit Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London later this year.
But the Liverpool ACC conference center has decided to cancel the 67-year show after qualifying its views as “incompatible” with its values.
Graham, who is a vocal advocate of Donald Trump and the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, previously described homosexual marriage as a “sin” and has argued against offers to ban “gay conversion therapy.”
Members of the LGBT community in several of the cities where you should visit requested places and local political leaders to prevent you from speaking.