“In a country where Christians were looked upon with suspicion and disfavor, a government leader said to me with a twinkle in his eye, “Christians seem to thrive under persecution. Perhaps we should prosper them, and then they would disappear.”

Evangelist from the United States, mid-20th to early 21st century. He became one of the most influential Christian evangelists of the 20th century, known for his global crusades and his role as a trusted advisor to U.S. presidents. His sermons emphasized faith, morality, and the importance of personal salvation, reaching millions through radio, television, and live events.