Franklin Graham says bus ad ban backfired as thousands head to Blackpool to hear him preach

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While much of the build up to his appearance at the Festival of Hope has been negative, a packed theatre heard the US evangelist preach a message in which he repeatedly told those gathered at ‘God loves you’.

 

In the run up to the event, thousands – including MPs – signed a petition calling from him to be prevented from entering the UK because of comments he previously made about Islam and homosexuality.

Adverts for the event were also banned by Blackpool Transport after being deemed offensive.

Despite the criticism, speaking to Premier just hours before the festival, Graham said: “I’m excited to be here.

“Everyone I’ve met has been warm. I know there has been some that have protested but that’s OK. “

 

Franklin, the son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham admitted he did feel the pressure of preaching at events like this describing it as an “exhausting” experience but said the event would be a success even if just one person’s life was turned around.

Acknowledging his critics, just like he did earlier in the year when he again spoke to Premier, Graham extended an invitation to all who oppose him to come and listen to what he had to say.

“I want…

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