Letter to the editor: Graham report

Lawrence Journal-World opinion section

To the editor:

For your readers’ interest, the April 29 Topeka Capital-Journal had a front page story entitled “Promoting Biblical voting” about Franklin Graham’s (son of Billy Graham) message on the south steps of the Capitol. The Journal-World did cover the event with a news brief on page 5A of Saturday’s paper.  

Although the brief’s author was not identified, the brief used the word “secularism” as a basis for how Christians should not vote. Simply put, Graham encouraged Christians to vote their beliefs.  It is true that many were waving miniature American flags and many applauded when Graham encouraged the attendees to “put God back into the political discussion.” I don’t remember this statement per se but Graham did encouraged believers to be a part of the political process in any way that they could, advice that is good for any citizen. 

Lastly, the statement that the nation’s forefathers “never intended for God to be completely removed from government” is misleading. How much is complete? Graham said that our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian truths which have been systematically replaced by secularists who promote progressive agendas.