Franklin Graham warns that the battle against godless secularism is intensifying

Franklin Graham appears in a screen capture from his film titled "Decisions" | Youtube/Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

As election day draws near, Franklin Graham directed the attention of Christians to another important conflict. He warned that the fight against godless secularism is intensifying and suggested that Christians should put on the armor of God.

Graham, the president of Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, wrote on his Facebook page that while the election campaign on battleground states is critical to presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, another important battle is going on.

"It's a battle for the soul of our nation, and it has been going on for years with increasing intensity. The forces of godless secularism want to remove the name of God and His Son Jesus Christ from the public realm," said Graham.

The evangelist quoted Ephesians 6:12-13 which warned that the real battle is taking place in the spiritual realm.

The verse stated: "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

He went on to ask Christians whether they are prepared for the battle. "My question for you — Have you put on your armor?" Graham inquired.

The evangelist recently concluded the Decision America Tour in which he traveled to all 50 states to urge Christians pray for America and vote.

During the tour, he lamented that there is no hope in both of the major political parties in the U.S. and declared that the only hope for the nation is God.

At the rally in Richmond, Virginia, he invited the people, including local government workers and law enforcement, to pray out loud for a revival. He emphasized the need for Christians to vote so that their voices can be heard in the election.

The tour ended on Oct. 13 in Graham's home state of North Carolina.