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Well, Pope Francis, I disagree.

I respect much of what you’ve done in the papacy, Holy Father, but this statement from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued Monday with your approval, about the sinfulness of homosexuality is just plain wrongheaded.

It’s a truism, or at least it should be, that love is love.

Who is harmed ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: So much is said these days about “believing the science.” I am an educator but I think people are confused when hearing this because in recent months science has not been absolute in its analysis of a virus that doesn’t seem to go away. I am not sure if science is to blame or the ...Read more

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In your column about God’s sense of humor you mentioned the verse in Ecclesiastes that was transformed into the song “Turn, turn, turn.” It was not Bob Dylan, but Pete Seeger who added additional words, wrote the music, and made the original recording, which was covered by the Byrds. I think God has a wacky sense of humor. Thank you...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I enjoy taking my friends out for a nice meal on their birthdays. They accept my gift but are offended when I pray for God to bless our meal together and to bless the friendship we have. A couple of my friends asked me to change the ending of my prayer, in Jesus’ Name, and say, “In the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am weary of broken promises by those we elect to represent our best interests. People are weary of hearing politicians promise unity. Just when things seem to be going well, some catastrophe happens. Why is this repeated throughout history? — G.O.

A: No form of government has been able...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: What does the word “apostasy” mean Biblically and is it even a relevant word in today’s society? — B.A.

A: The Biblical teaching about apostasy means a “falling away,” as the Apostle Paul describes to the church at Thessalonica. This “condition” affected every area of life....Read more

PHILADELPHIA – On the worst day of Vito Baldini’s life, after scuffling on the streets of Philadelphia with drug addictions that were pushing him toward the grave, he was spotted outside a ShopRite by an old friend’s mother.

“Vito?” she asked, staring at the barely recognizable 23-year-old in his emaciated dissipation. “She saw me ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do people scoff at the thought of Jesus Christ coming to Earth the second time? — S.C.

A: The Bible says that there will be scoffers in the last days — people who refuse to believe that Jesus Christ will return to Earth as the King of kings. They disbelieve this truth just as they ...Read more

Q: What theological system says that "God is only 'transcendent' far off and aloof, uncaring? What is the trait that human beings have that leads them to ask big questions like “Who is God?” or “What is man?” or “What is the meaning of life?” Do all these questions belong to some specific field of study? (From M)

A: Thank you, dear ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I have a hard time controlling my emotions yet I want to live a good Christian life. Are emotions stronger than a person’s will? — E.W.

A: The story is told of a young man who was having difficulty in submitting his will to God. He doubted everything. Emotionally nothing seemed real to...Read more

Prominent evangelist Beth Moore is no longer affiliated with the Southern Baptist church. The 63-year-old author and lecturer, who was criticized by some churchgoers for her opposition to Donald Trump, broke news of her departure from the church during a phone interview with Religion News Service.

“I don’t identify with some of the things ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: For the Christian what’s the difference between Satan tempting us and God testing us? — T.T.

A: Temptation is a very powerful thing. Scripture says that mankind is in spiritual warfare and that enemies have power and skill to tempt us. This is why the Bible warns us to flee temptation ...Read more