Franklin Graham urges US to bar Muslim entry as he condemns killing of Marines

Four innocent men from the United States Marine Corps were killed and three others were wounded in the recent Chattanooga, Tennessee shooting committed by 24-year-old Muhammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, and Reverend Franklin Graham is seeking prayers for the victims and their families.

Graham also proposed a solution to the problem: Stop Muslim immigration to America.

"Once again our country has come under attack. Pray for the family members of those killed and for those injured in the vicious shootings in‪ Chattanooga today. What a tragedy. May the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort care for each one of them as only He can," Graham wrote on his Facebook page.

In a follow-up post, Graham sought to protect his countrymen from further attacks by suggesting that all immigration of Muslims to the United States be stopped until the threat posed by Islamic militants has been settled. He said the killings were all committed by "a radical Muslim whose family was allowed to immigrate to this country from Kuwait."

"We are under attack by Muslims at home and abroad," he said. "Every Muslim that comes into this country has the potential to be radicalised and they do their killing to honour their religion and Muhammad."

Graham recalled that during World War 2, America did not allow Japanese and German nationals to immigrate to America. The outspoken American evangelist is urging political leaders to take action and implement the same policy in order to protect the lives of Americans.

"Why are we allowing Muslims now? Do you agree? Let your Congressman know that we've got to put a stop to this and close the flood gates. Pray for the men and women who serve this nation in uniform, that God would protect them," he said.

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