{"id":14192,"date":"2020-08-19T10:58:09","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T14:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/?p=14192"},"modified":"2020-09-17T11:49:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-17T15:49:38","slug":"franklin-graham-warns-of-all-out-socialism-if-americans-dont-pray-and-vote-in-2020-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/2020\/08\/franklin-graham-warns-of-all-out-socialism-if-americans-dont-pray-and-vote-in-2020-election","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Graham Warns of \u2018All-Out Socialism\u2019 If Americans Don\u2019t Pray and Vote in 2020 Election"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a series of tweets, the son of the late Rev. Billy Graham warned that the United States is in danger of becoming socialist if we don\u2019t elect leaders who \u201clove this country, defend the Constitution\u201d and \u201csupport law and order.\u201d<\/p>\n

Graham, who has also been a supporter of the president, made the comments in a series of tweets. While these comments didn\u2019t directly call out parties or candidate names, his remarks seemed to be directed at the Democratic party.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe chaos erupting in cities controlled by liberal, socialist-leaning leadership should cause great concern,\u201d Graham tweeted. \u201cIf this kind of leadership wins in local, state & national elections in November, we\u2019ll see more of this, which would lead to the demise of our nation as we know it.\u201d<\/p>\n

In another tweet, Graham referenced Portland, Ore., which has seen ongoing violent clashes between protestors and police.<\/p>\n

\u201cSocialism is dangerous, and we have a party and many politicians who are flirting with all-out Socialism. Portland is an example of what will take place in other cities if Americans do not take a stand in defense of the nation \u2013 through the power of the vote,\u201d Graham tweeted.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would encourage every person who loves this country to pray & to turn out by the millions to vote. Don\u2019t just watch the news & be depressed \u2013 stand up for America! Vote for leaders who love this country, defend the Constitution, & support law & order. Most importantly, pray,\u201d Graham also added.<\/p>\n

Graham recently warned that a Biden-Harris ticked \u201cshould be a great concern to all Christians,\u201d mainly because of their extreme abortion views.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoe Biden & Kamala Harris are labeled as the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in the history of our nation,\u201d Franklin wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. \u201cThis should be a great concern to all Christians. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I am pro-life & believe every life is precious to God.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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