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...Power and the Spirit What a tribute to Billy Graham by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy [Aug 20]. I enjoyed the article immensely - to the point that I had to go over it a second time. I have always thought of Graham as one of the most outstanding and gifted spiritual leaders in the world. His sermons have always been uplifting and meaningful in my personal life. The article certainly portrayed man with great spiritual faith in God and love for all mankind. Graham's comments in the sidebar "On Life and Loss" were exceptional. The significance of his loss...
...would say Graham is not a nice guy, but hagiography does little justice to history. As an evangelist, Graham helped swell the ranks of those vulnerable to political propaganda and right-wing ideology. In the wars his President pals waged, he stood right by their side, lending his prestige to their policies. He has helped lead the nation toward theocracy and abolishment of the constitutional separation of church and state. Perhaps more dangerous than any other encouragement of hubris, Graham has provided a model for President George W. Bush's belief that God directs his every move. David Ray, Tucson...
...moving to read of Graham's private and personal efforts to connect with U.S. presidents and their families. There are thousands of unseen Grahams in this world who reach out in similar ways to people of no reputation. Not everyone is fortunate enough to know someone who selflessly pours out compassion, encouragement and hope. Graham and those like him are the salt and sweetener of human existence, whether they minister to paupers or Presidents. David Sutherland, Auckland...
...White House aides speaking on background insist Bush, who even made a curious reference to Graham Greene's classic novel of American misguided idealism, The Quiet American, was not trying to "relitigate the Vietnam war." "We understand that people might be surprised by his using that example, but it's for a very specific purpose," said one White House aide, "which is what were people saying about what would happen if we left [Vietnam] and what are people saying about what will happen if we leave Iraq? The Vietnam war has been analyzed every which way and that...
...Graham recalled these friendships with the humility that comes with experience. "As I look back, I feel even more unqualified--to think I sat there and talked to the President of the United States," he said. "I can only explain that God was planning it in some ways, but I didn't understand it." He doesn't expect to make it back to the White House anytime soon, but he watches out for its occupant the best way he knows how. He does daily devotions, and whoever sits in the Oval Office will always have a place in his prayers...