Last year you prayed for justice for a Franklin Graham event after posters for Graham’s ‘Time For Hope’ event were banned from Blackpool buses. Nevertheless, thousands heard him speak at the town's Winter Gardens, and hundreds responded to his altar call. Blackpool council refused the posters because of concerns that he would incite hatred because of past comments he had made about Islam and homosexuality. This week the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was awarded over £100,000 in damages as the council said they accepted the advertisements were not offensive, and in removing them they did not take into account that this caused offence to other members of the public. They also regretted they did not consult with the organisers before taking their decision.
Franklin Graham: local council have to pay £100,000+
Written by David Fletcher 23 Jul 2021Additional Info
- Praise: God for the apology, remuneration and the council’s promise to ensure equality of access and improving the quality of services for all. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
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