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Franklin Graham's Bus Ads for a 'Time For Hope' Crusade Removed after Massive Uproar

Will Maule : Jul 16, 2018  Faithwire.com

"I'm not coming to preach hate, I'm here to preach about a Savior, Jesus Christ who can make a difference in our lives if we put our faith and trust in Him. We're not here to preach against anyone, we're here to talk about God." -Franklin Graham

(United Kingdom)—[Faithwire.com] Rev. Franklin Graham, the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, has come up against some fierce opposition as he attempts to organize a Gospel crusade in the northern British town of Blackpool. (Image: Franklin Graham/ Via Premiere Christian Radio UK)

As a result of increasing pressure from LGBT groups, the local governing authorities have decided to remove promotions for the event, which were placed on the side of the town's buses.

"Blackpool Transport has recently been made aware of an [advertisement] in place on the side of some of our double-decker buses," said a spokesperson for the company, according to the Blackpool Gazette. "In light of customer feedback and reactions on social media which has resulted in heightened tension, we have taken the decision to remove all adverts relating to the 'Time for Hope' Festival with immediate effect. We will reimburse any income back to the advertising company."

"We work with multiple advertisers and third-parties and in no way do we endorse or support any advertisement which is placed on our vehicles," the agency added.

Franklin Graham's Lancashire Festival of Hope is due to take place at the Winter Gardens Blackpool on Sept. 21-23.

Blackpool is regularly described as one of the worst towns in Britain and boasts the lowest life expectancy anywhere in England. It is known for its grimy "drag" clubs, spiraling substance dependency and "loan shark" payday lenders who do nothing but plunge the town into an ever-deepening chasm of financial hardship...

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