AP still using the term "Crusade" to refer to Graham preaching event

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Comment: One would think that someone proclaiming the "Good News" about Jesus would have the sensitivity and kindness to object to the use of a term that equates to the wanton slaughter of those of another faith. I suppose that complaining about the term "crusade" would cause his followers to accuse him of "political correctness," which we all know ONLY refers to the practice of genuflecting to progessive causes and never the demands of the religious right. (Sarcasm)

I'm not objecting to the right to promote this pseudo-religious political event, only the characterization of it as a "crusade", popularized by Rev. Billy Graham. Why not just call it a cross-burning?

Not surprisingly, Rev. Will Graham has a degree from Liberty "University" in Lynchburg, VA.

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Billy Graham's grandson to lead crusade Sun Oct 8, 10:13 PM ET

(AP) The Rev. Will Graham, the grandson of evangelist Billy Graham, will lead his first U.S. crusade this week.

The 31-year-old's appearance at the three-day Greater Gaston Celebration is a first step for a man whose grandfather has led more than 400 crusades worldwide, and whose father, Franklin, has preached in 33 states and several countries.

He insists his calling is not a family legacy.

"You've just got to be your own person," Graham told The Charlotte Observer for a story published Sunday. "There's no replacing Billy Graham. I don't want to be Billy Graham."

The Rev. Austin Rammell, a former classmate from Liberty University who is now pastor of a church in Gaston County, extended the invitation.

Graham is assistant director of the Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville. He tentatively plans to lead a crusade in Ohio and others in Canada next year. He has already led some in Canada and has preached in India.

"If I end up doing more, great," he said. "If I don't, great. It's not about me."

He has degrees from Liberty and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.