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While many conservative Christians look highly upon Graham because of his evangelism efforts, some Christian evangelicals have also criticized him for promoting a watered-down Christianity. For example, some point out several statements Graham made that deny key Christian doctrines such as faith in Christ alone for salvation.

While many conservative Christians look highly upon Graham because of his evangelism efforts, some Christian evangelicals have also criticized him for promoting a watered-down Christianity. For example, some point out several statements Graham made that deny key Christian doctrines such as faith in Christ alone for salvation.

Also, Graham is considered (especially by fundamentalists) a member of the ecumenical movement and treated Roman Catholics and Jews as spiritual equals (even entrusting them with new believers).

Also, Graham was considered (especially by fundamentalists) a member of the ecumenical movement and treated Roman Catholics as spiritual equals (even entrusting them with new believers).

On top of that, he has reportedly made numerous unbiblical, watered-down statements such as supporting abortion in the case of rape.

On top of that, he reportedly made numerous unbiblical, watered-down statements such as supporting abortion in the case of rape.

Also, he is a 33° Mason, which "take[s] sworn oaths to a pagan demonic god."<ref>Johnson, Christopher J. E. (July 17, 2013). [http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/graham.php Wolves in Costume: Billy Graham]. ''creationliberty.com''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref>

Also, he was a 33° Mason, which "take[s] sworn oaths to a pagan demonic god."<ref>Johnson, Christopher J. E. (July 17, 2013). [http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/graham.php Wolves in Costume: Billy Graham]. ''creationliberty.com''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref>

In 2002, tapes emerged showing Graham engaging in anti-Semitic discussions with President Nixon, a rare stain on Graham's legacy. In response, Graham gave a sincere apology and sought forgiveness.

In 2002, tapes emerged showing Graham engaging in anti-Semitic discussions with President Nixon, a rare stain on Graham's legacy. In response, Graham gave a sincere apology and sought forgiveness.