Franklin Graham Responds to Pope’s War Comments, Cites King David: “God Does Take Sides”

Franklin Graham Responds to Pope’s War Comments, Cites King David: “God Does Take Sides”

Franklin Graham responded this week to remarks by Pope Leo XIV, pointing to the biblical example of King David to challenge the pope’s assertion that God rejects the prayers of those engaged in war. Graham made the comments during a Tuesday appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, when host Piers Morgan asked him to address the pope’s Palm Sunday homily criticizing the use of Jesus’ name to justify armed conflict.
  • Pastor Allen Jackson Warns Talarico Uses Religious Language to Promote Unbiblical Views
    Pastor Allen Jackson is calling on believers to openly challenge teachings he believes distort biblical Christianity, warning that what he described as a “false church” is manipulating biblical teaching. He questioned why similar labels are not applied to public figures who advocate progressive political positions while speaking from a Christian perspective. “Where are the labels of 'Christian nationalist' for Talarico?” he asked.
  • Robert Jeffress Accepts NRB Honor, Warns ‘None of Us Is Immune’ to Moral Failure
    As he prepared to accept one of Christian media’s most prestigious awards, Pastor Robert Jeffress emphasized the importance of integrity in leadership and warned that no minister is beyond the possibility of moral collapse. “It’s a sober reminder that none of us is immune” to moral failure, he told The Christian Post before receiving the 2026 NRB William Ward Ayer Award.

N.T. Wright Warns Against Denying or Obsessing Over Spiritual Evil

The earthly ministry of Jesus did not generate demonic activity but instead exposed hidden spiritual realities, said N. T. Wright, one of the world’s leading biblical scholars and a former Anglican bishop. Speaking during a recent episode of the Ask Me Anything series, Wright urged Christians to avoid both denying the reality of spiritual evil and becoming fixated on it.
  • Family Time and Prayer Rank Among Americans’ Top Goals for 2026, Survey Finds
    As the calendar turns toward 2026, many Americans are prioritizing personal relationships and faith, with goals such as “spending more time with family” and “praying more” appearing among the most frequently cited New Year’s resolutions. The survey shows that enthusiasm for formal resolutions is mixed: a slim majority of respondents (51%) said they do not plan to make New Year’s resolutions for 2026, while 31% indicated they intend to set specific goals.
  • Graham Condemns Democratic Lawmakers’ Support for Male Athletes in Women’s Sports as ‘Selling Their Souls’
    Evangelist Franklin Graham sharply criticized Democratic lawmakers this week, accusing them of sacrificing moral principles for political power after more than 130 Democrats urged the U.S. Supreme Court to side with male transgender athletes seeking to compete in women’s sports. Graham responded Monday on social media to an amicus brief submitted by Democratic members of Congress in the cases Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ.
  • 2 Timothy 3:16 Emerges as Most-Studied Bible Verse in Global Scripture Report
    A verse from the New Testament book of 2 Timothy stood out as the most examined passage of the year, based on a sweeping analysis of how millions of people around the world are interacting with the Bible. The findings come from a new report released Monday by Logos, which unveiled Logos Chronicled, a data-driven snapshot drawn from 76 million Bible study sessions recorded in 2025.
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  • Elon Musk: ‘God Is the Creator’ and the Universe ‘Came From Something’

    Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again affirmed his belief in a Creator, stating during a recent podcast appearance that God is the figure he most admires and reiterating his conviction that the universe could not have emerged on its own. Musk shared his views on faith during Tuesday’s episode of The Katie Miller Podcast, where he was interviewed.

  • “Finish Well”: John Lennox Shares Candid Reflections on Ageing and Faithfulness

    Renowned Christian apologist and lay theologian John Lennox offered a profound examination of ageing, perseverance, and the spiritual resilience required to “finish well” in the Christian life. Now 82, Lennox shared insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of later years during a conversation recorded for the recent Sing! Conference, hosted by Keith and Kristyn Getty.

  • Religion Still Clearly Shapes Daily Life in 5 of 7 World Regions, Study Finds

    The Bible Society has released a comprehensive study exploring how culture, religion, politics, and economics influence Scripture engagement worldwide. The Patmos Typology Report, covering 85 countries and territories grouped into seven missiological clusters, found strong theism worldwide, with five clusters showing religion remains significant in daily life.

  • Kevin Brown Hopes Asbury Revival Becomes a Prelude to a Global Awakening in 10 Years

    Kevin Brown, president of Asbury University, says his hope is that within five to 10 years Christians will regard the Asbury revival as a tremor that came before a global Christian awakening. Recalling February 2023, Brown told delegates on day two of the World Evangelical Alliance’s General Assembly that what began as a “routine chapel service” became a 16-day revival drawing 50,000 people.

  • Pat Gelsinger Calls Christians to Harness AI: “God Will Use AI to Fulfill His Purposes”

    The former CEO of Intel, Pat Gelsinger, recently addressed an audience of Christians, urging them to harness the emerging potential of AI technology, expressing hope that AI can become “a force for good in this era.” He led Intel from 2021 to 2024 and now serves as executive chair and head of technology at Gloo, a technology platform that connects various organizations within the faith ecosystem.

  • Key Factor for Pastor Longevity: Sharing Personal Struggles with Congregation

    A recent study has identified key factors that increase the likelihood of Protestant pastors leaving their ministry, highlighting the common stressors in their church and personal lives. One of the most significant indicators of a pastor’s longevity in ministry was whether they shared their personal struggles with others in their congregation, according to a study by Lifeway Research.

  • John Piper Warns Against Christian Mysticism and Supernatural Seekings

    John Piper has issued a warning to Christians against pursuing mysticism or believing that they can connect with God in a supernatural realm to gain hidden knowledge. In a recent episode of the “Ask Pastor John" podcast, the founder of Desiring God responded to a letter from a listener who inquired about his views on mysticism.

  • Evangelical Movement's Focal Point Moves to the Global South, Researchers Find

    Dr. Zurlo and Mandryk discuss the diverse evangelical movement shifting to the Global South, where it is now mainly African, Asian, and Latin American, no longer centered in the West. The September 2 webinar was hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released to the public on September 5. Both experts agree that, unlike Catholicism, Orthodoxy, or Pentecostalism, evangelicalism lacks a universally accepted definition.
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