I’m compelled by a more personal connection—a shared history. My father and Billy Graham were classmates at the Florida Bible Institute in the late 1930s. Both entered college as simple farm boys; both exited as God’s evangelists. But while Billy Graham was televising his ministry around the globe via satellite, my father was crisscrossing the Sawdust Trail, revival tent in tow. Same calling, far different trajectories.
I was fascinated by Franklin Graham’s criticisms of this film biography. I’m looking forward to seeing where his memories of his father intersect with—and differ from—those of his siblings, each of whom brings a unique point of view to their collective story. A memoir is different than a biography; I know that. Still, since I have several sisters and brothers, CAN I GET A WITNESS might one day face similar scrutiny.
Are you interested in seeing this movie. I’m curious…why or why not?
hmmm, my first thought was that I wondered if you would interview the Grahams. I don’t know why, it just popped into my head. Wouldn’t you like to sit with the 91 year old Graham and ask some questions?
We think alike 🙂
I did correspond with Rev. Graham.
I’ve read Billy Graham and Franklin’s books, but I’d very much enjoy talking in person (on or off the record) about our shared experiences!!
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that is what I was thinking.
I can see you sitting with Rev Graham and having a cup of tea. I don’t know why, but I was thinking it would be healing. I have no idea why.
I was thinking off the record or whatever. I think you a deeply soulful person and he would be impressed by you and you would get some kind of soul-hug.
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That is one of my deepest longings. Truly. I have so many questions…so many things I’d like to talk about with him.
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well then I hope you get that chance, soon. Because where there is a will, there is a way! : )
Really? You believe that’s true? I will try very hard to find that path.
I am going to think about it too!
No interest in the film, given that Hollywood favors drama over truth (except when they do hagiographies).
I’d read a book about him, if well written and believed by differing POVs to be unbiased–the guy had a fascinating life.
Yes, his life was indeed fascinating! I’d love to read a straight-up biography, but it seems almost impossible to find an objective storyteller. I’m wondering to what degree the movie producers — not from Hollywood, btw — fulfilled that expressed mission (er, pardon the pun).
I might be…I actually heard BG speak when I was in college. He did one of his rallies here in Denver, at Mile High Stadium. I went every night and even took friends with me a couple of times. Mostly I liked his obvious concern for all people, his passion for his beliefs. Now, I don’t know if I’d go.
I don’t know much about Franklin Graham, except for Samaritan’s Purse, which remains my charity of choice. When I have money (which isn’t often, sadly), that’s where the extras go.
I’ve been to several of Billy Graham’s Crusades, as you might imagine. I see them through different eyes, now that I’m an adult.
Franklin Graham is an interesting minister in his own right. I was very intrigued by the approach he took in his memoir, which omitted most references to his siblings.
I probably won’t see it. I really have no interest in organized religion but I can certainly understand why you’d see it, and why you’d love to have a sit-down talk with him.
I love that we’ve come together as friends, despite and/or because of our unique backgrounds and interests, and that compassion always sits in the middle. xo
Me, too.
Someday I’ll get that hug in person…
Psst…Melodye…if you want to participate in the liberals community you’ll have to join because posts are locked–hit the link at the top with “to join this community, click here”.
Thanks!
Nope, I have no interest in any organized religion. I tend to go with Native American Spirituality, which leaves ones beliefs up to the individual.
However, I can see why you’d want see it.