An American evangelist who was previously stopped from preaching in Wales has insisted he doesn’t preach hate and has even accused the Welsh Government of “discriminating against religious beliefs”.
Franklin Graham is due to appear at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Newport on Saturday night (May 21). Labelled a ‘hate preacher’, Franklin was due to appear at the centre in 2020 but was stopped from doing so after concerns were raised about his views and beliefs which, according to the venue, were “incompatible with our own values of equality, diversity, and inclusivity”.
Preacher Graham has previously said gay people “stand against God” and that gay marriage is a “sin”, leading to widespread condemnation from many, including LGBTQ+ groups. Now, just four days before he is due to appear in Newport, Mr Graham has claimed to Wales Online that he does not preach hate and that he actually conveys a message of hope. To get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free, click here.
