- The Washington Times - Monday, October 7, 2013

World-renowned Rev. Billy Graham, 94, said President Obama’s campaign promises for “hope and change” are little more than meaningless cliches and the reality is the nation is facing a dire future, about to collapse on its own immorality.

Mr. Graham made the statements to Newsmax in an interview about his latest book, “The Reason for My Hope: Salvation.”

America is suffering from a “sea of immorality,” he said, adding that in his opinion, the second coming of Jesus Christ is imminent. Meanwhile, the trend in America is oppression — increased threats to First Amendment freedoms from an ever-encroaching government that is using digital data and technology to monitor innocent Americans, he told Newsmax.

Mr. Graham will be 95 years old next month.

“Our early fathers led our nation according to biblical principles,” Mr. Graham said, Newsmax reported. ” ’Hope and change’ has become a cliche in our nation, and it is daunting to think that any American could hope for change from what God has blessed. Our country is turning away from what has made it so great. But far greater than the government knowing our every move that could lead to losing our freedom to worship God publicly, is to know that God knows our every thought. He knows our hearts need transformation.”

• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.

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