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Jerry Falwell, Architect of Religious Right, Dies at 73

Liberty University founder mobilized social conservatives in politics.

David Mark and Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service | posted 5/15/2007 03:46PM

Jerry Falwell, the conservative preacher whose television ministry helped fuel the rise of the Religious Right, died Tuesday, May 15, after being found unresponsive in his office at Liberty University ...

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JacksonF

Posted: May 16, 2007 2:32 PM

I had met Dr Falwell several times. Sure periodically he might have done and said things that he regretted, but honestly, how many of us had done that? He was usually quick to apologize. Again, realizing that he spoke more than the majority of leaders and that at every school convocation he spoke at there were members of the press there, how many of us could remain Biblical and not either get misquoted or simply misspeak? His actual Biblical teaching was solid and he strongly urged people to think, to research and then to act. This article was one of the better researched articles and I am grateful that you are quoting sources. Most of the other writers on Falwell's passing are lacking or misquoting a number of facts.

Chris

Posted: May 16, 2007 8:02 AM

This was a pretty fair and balanced eulogy of Falwell, for lack of a better term. The author did their best to remain neutral and just present the facts in the way in which they occured. I never really agreed with Falwell's politics, and feel that him as well as many other evangelicals often speak first and think later about what end up being infamous sound bites that are played over and over again in the media. At least they're attempting to stand up for what's right, and aren't afraid to do it, which is a lot more than most people are doing. Quite honestly, if Falwell hadn't motivated the Christian Right; someone else would have. We have a separation of Church and State in America up to an extent - I mean this land is founded on Puritanical values. They have some honest points, and then again they tend to motivate voters out of fear of moral apathy and indifference, which isn't right either ... http://apriorism.wordpress.com/

jd	Posted: May 16, 2007 7:01 AM


Yes the man said some disturbing things. I met him numerous times in yrs. past. Especially when involved with baily smith conferences. The man was genuine. Bold. Those saying "hateful" comments should examine themselves. One thing to disagree & another to judge. Media did not show/tell everything.

BazF	Posted: May 16, 2007 7:00 AM

We can hope and pray that God - being beyond merciful as he has - still has a plan to turn Jerry Falwell even beyond death from his lack of grace and hate that enveloped his life. However, when I think of high profile Christians that have so clearly perverted the real gospel for their own political agendas and benefit in this world I cant help recall Matthew 7 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name? Didn't we force out demons and do many miracles by the power and authority of your name?' 23 Then I will tell them publicly, 'I've never known you. Get away from me, you evil people.'

Pablo in Valencia, Spain

Posted: May 16, 2007 6:39 AM


Jerry Falwell was first and foremost a great pastor to many thousands of church members and to other pastors who planted churches under him. His political voice was effective. He was a Christian who made some mistakes but was a bright beacon of Christ light to the world. I thnak God for all He did through this man.

Patrick Gann

Posted: May 15, 2007 9:45 PM

Great job CT for giving an even-handed summary of Falwell's life and accomplishments. It is disturbing to see the amount of hate coming from the mouths of others commenting here. Falwell has indeed said many things that I and others are sure to disagree with, things that stir the minds of hateful and willfully ignorant followers. But, he himself was not a terrible man. He is the founder of Liberty University, a school where many young minds are growing and being shaped in a good, wholesome manner (I'm not saying it's the best, but it's not bad). I think the quote CT cited from Billy Graham sums it up best. There are many things Falwell said that, frankly, disgust me, but being excited about his death or saying "he will not be missed" is simply awful.

Canadian

Posted: May 15, 2007 7:20 PM


Good riddance to his intolerance.

Ernie Martin

Posted: May 15, 2007 6:31 PM


I suppose that you (Mr. "goodness" ) think YOU should and could take his place? Go hide in a hole somewhere, weep, and do the world a favor. I THANK GOD for Jerry Falwell and his ministries and the many supporters! Thank You to all of you faithful Saints! MartinMedia@mac.com

Dootz

Posted: May 15, 2007 5:46 PM


My, my, my... Let the Lord and history judge the man. Let it rest. ****** http://surfcountry.blogspot.com/

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