http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/falwell/ en-us Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:41:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2034499/posts This week, the Associated Press reported that a recent Israeli military exercise may have been intended to show the nation's abilities to attack Iranian nuclear facilities.The International Herald Tribune called it a "major military exercise" that "appeared to be a rehearsal for a potential bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities," with more than 100 F-16 and F-15 fighters joining the maneuvers over the eastern Mediterranean earlier this month.The reason for this training mission is Israel's belief that Iran is attempting to build nuclear weapons that could be used against it. Iran – whose president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has vowed to wipe... WND http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2034499/posts#comment Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:41:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1994566/posts The Rev. Jerry Falwell said late Thursday he did not mean to blame feminists, gays or lesbians for bringing on the terror attacks in New York and Washington this week, in remarks on a television program earlier in the day... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1994566/posts#comment Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:41:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993479/posts Several dozen leading members of the Southern Baptist Convention, including its current President and several past Presidents, recently released a "Declaration on the Environment and Climate Change." I attended Liberty University, a school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and specifically affiliated with Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. Both the church and the University were founded and led by Jerry Falwell until his death last May. The school and church are now led by Rev. Falwell's two sons: Jerry Falwell, Jr. is the Chancellor and President of Liberty University, and Jonathan Falwell is the senior pastor of the... xjcsa http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993479/posts#comment Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:10:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990963/posts (CNSNews.com) - In 1983, just days before he would travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, to make the now-famous speech in which he called AIDS "a gay plague," the Rev. Jerry Falwell was the subject of death threats that resulted in an FBI probe of the homosexual community in that city. At the time of the Cincinnati case, two anti-Falwell activists with two guns and 550 rounds of ammunition were questioned by police in Evendale, part of metropolitan Cincinnati. In another case, someone sent a live scorpion in a box to Falwell's office. According to files made available to Cybercast News Service... CNSNEWS.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990963/posts#comment Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:36:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968465/posts LYNCHBURG, Va. -- Huckabee suggested the Republican Party could meet the same fate as 1976 if it elected a moderate candidate who does not inspire voters. Speaking at a press conference after addressing Thomas Road Baptist Church, Huckabee continued to compare himself to Ronald Reagan, who ran in 1976 against the party establishment, which led to a floor fight at the national convention. When reminded that the Republicans lost the 1976, Huckabee said it wasn’t because the party was divided, but because Gerald Ford did not energize the party. “He never championed himself as a conservative, not a pro-life person... MSNBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968465/posts#comment Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:02:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968300/posts LYNCHBURG, VA. -- “I always cringe when I hear people talk about throwing away the vote when they vote their conscience,” Mike Huckabee told reporters today. “That’s what voting is – voting is voting with your conscience, it’s voting with your convictions.” Earlier, he spoke at Thomas Road Baptist Church, the pulpit of the late Dr. Jerry Falwell. Lacing together the relationship between religion and state, he delivered a short speech about how moral clarity decreases the need for more government and more law. “Frankly, we really don’t need a lot of law if we are people of morality,” he... CBS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968300/posts#comment Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:54:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1935641/posts Liberty Chancellor Used School Resources To Promote Presidential Candidate, Church-State Watchdog Group Says BBSNews 2007-12-04 -- (AU) Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. violated federal tax law by using school resources to endorse Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, Americans United for Separation of Church and State told the Internal Revenue Service today. In a complaint filed with the federal tax agency, Americans United noted that Falwell hosted the candidate at Liberty University and then sent an email message on Liberty University letterhead endorsing Huckabee. In a "Liberty News Alert" dated Dec. 1, 2007, Falwell wrote, "Recently, Governor Mike Huckabee called... BBSNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1935641/posts#comment Thu, 6 Dec 2007 16:05:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935218/posts A group that opposes interaction between religion and government Tuesday accused Liberty University Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. of violating federal tax law by using the school's resources to endorse Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. The group also asked the Internal Revenue Service to investigate. In a complaint filed with the IRS, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State (AU) noted that Falwell hosted the former Arkansas governor at a university event last Wednesday in Lynchburg, Va, CNSNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1935218/posts#comment Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:57:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1929514/posts No matter who becomes the next president of the United States, the American people have already won a great victory – with the total disintegration of the once all-powerful religious right. Starting in 1979, when Jerry Falwell founded the Moral Majority, Christian conservatives have been the most powerful voting bloc in the Republican Party. (snip) Today, the religious right has splintered into as many different factions as O.J. Simpson has alibis. Unable to find one candidate who fits the bill of being both true-blue on the issues and electable, America's ayatollahs have divided their loyalties. Indeed, in some cases, they've... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1929514/posts#comment Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:09:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1890122/posts Had CNN's Christianne Amanpour's "God's Warriors" not be a propaganda piece Had it be a documentary: You would have seen: Muslim clerics calling to kill non Muslims for no reason at all, for Allah. You would have seen: Video clips of homicide-bombers shouting 'Allah Akbar' (Allah is great!), at each massacre the Islamists perform. You would have seen: Jihad camps where little kids are being taught how non Muslims are apes and pigs and should be eliminated. You would have seen: Non violent Christians protesting abortion clinics (stressing the usual 'non-violence' aspect NOT the isolated 'bombing' of a clinic). You... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1890122/posts#comment Sun, 2 Sep 2007 09:48:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887200/posts Falwell's insurance policies pay off Liberty University debt Associated Press Staff Reports OneNewsNow.com August 26, 2007 LYNCHBURG, Va. - Dr. Jerry Falwell had life insurance policies worth $34 million and the money has been used to erase the debt of Liberty University, the school he founded. The televangelist's son, Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr., says his father named the university and Lynchburg's Thomas Road Baptist Church as beneficiaries to protect their future. The policies left $29 million to Liberty and another $5 million to the 22,000-member Thomas Road congregation, which Falwell had led, according to the News & Advance of... Click here for news story http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1887200/posts#comment Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:59:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1885747/posts The Rev. Jerry Falwell had life insurance policies worth $34 million and the money has been used to erase the debt of Liberty University, the school he founded. The televangelist's son, Liberty Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr., said his father had named the university and the Thomas Road Baptist Church as beneficiaries to protect their future. The policies left $29 million to Liberty; its debt had reached $82 million in 1992, but the school had succeeded in paying off a significant amount before the elder Falwell's death. Another $5 million went to the 22,000-member Thomas Road congregation, which Falwell had led,... The Chruch Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1885747/posts#comment Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:59:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1865211/posts uslims and evangelical Christians are talking — at least behind closed doors at the Egyptian Embassy — according to several guests at a top-secret lunch last week. The July 2 gathering lasted two hours and featured ambassadors from nine Arab states plus their umbrella group, and several prominent evangelical leaders or their sons. "They were assessing the next generation," said Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and one of the participants. "The meeting was reflective of the generational changes that are happening, and everyone knew it." The meeting, which was orchestrated by... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1865211/posts#comment Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:49:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1864119/posts Article published Jul 11, 2007 Evangelicals, Muslims meet July 11, 2007 By Julia Duin - Muslims and evangelical Christians are talking — at least behind closed doors at the Egyptian Embassy — according to several guests at a top-secret lunch last week. The July 2 gathering lasted two hours and featured ambassadors from nine Arab states plus their umbrella group, and several prominent evangelical leaders or their sons. "They were assessing the next generation," said Richard Cizik, vice president for governmental affairs of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and one of the participants. "The meeting was reflective of the... www.washingtontimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1864119/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:22:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1862992/posts On Monday, July 2, I attended what I can only pray may become a historic meeting. Several weeks ago, I received a call about attending a meeting at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C. I was told this meeting would be hosted by the ambassador from Egypt and might be attended by representatives of other Arab nations, as well as by 10-15 pastors, evangelists and Christian media representatives. My interest stirred, I agreed to attend the meeting even though I was not quite sure of its purpose. I asked Dr. Ron Godwin, Liberty University's executive vice president, to attend with... WorldNetDaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1862992/posts#comment Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:59:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1858704/posts This week, I read that Ann Coulter had said some pretty shocking things about Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards. I wondered why she would say such things. Then, as Paul Harvey might say, I read the rest of the story. Here's the gist: On ABC's "Good Morning America" broadcast, Ann Coulter was asked about some critical language she had used about Edwards. In her response, she recalled something that the often-coarse comedian Bill Maher once said about Vice President Dick Cheney. She said, "… you know, Bill Maher was not joking and saying he wished Dick Cheney had been killed... Worldnetdaily.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1858704/posts#comment Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:10:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1842216/posts Racism propelled Falwell's career Wednesday, May 30, 2007 3:55 AM In his May 17 Dispatch Forum column, "Rev. Falwell changed the face of politics," appraising the late minister's legacy, Cal Thomas disingenuously characterized the Rev. Jerry Falwell's 1965 sermon, "Ministers and marches," as a critique of religious political activism. The sermon was actually an expression of Falwell's white-supremacist ideology. Falwell was an outspoken segregationist. Racism, not "values," launched Falwell and the Christian Right into politics. In a 1958 sermon to his Lynchburg, Va., congregation, one of many decrying civil rights, Falwell said, "When God has drawn a line of distinction,... The Columbus Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1842216/posts#comment Thu, 31 May 2007 00:32:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840542/posts In 1984, the United States rectified a diplomatic anomaly when it formally recognized the Vatican and agreed to exchange ambassadors with the papal mini-state in Rome. But when Congress held hearings on the measure, at least one discordant voice was heard in dissent. Rev. Jerry Falwell, by then already a familiar figure as the head of the "Moral Majority" group, hustled to the Capitol to testify against the move. One might have expected Falwell's position to be based in the sort of theological antagonism between Baptists and Catholics that had its roots in the Reformation. But the roly-poly evangelical had... Jerusalem Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840542/posts#comment Sun, 27 May 2007 14:38:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840473/posts While giving him credit (or in their secularist eyes, mostly the blame) for the rebirth of Christian political activism, most of the media commentary about the late Jerry Falwell centered around his so-called "controversial" remarks. Putting aside the fact that those remarks were solidly rooted in the Holy Bible and Judeo-Christian tradition, all of the emphasis should have been on his astonishing success in giving new meaning to that great old marching song "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Falwell was the marchers' chief recruiting sergeant. I keep hearing how Falwell was instrumental in electing my dad, Ronald Reagan. My reaction to that... Post Bulletin http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840473/posts#comment Sun, 27 May 2007 10:08:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840334/posts "Jerry Falwell hated gay people." "Jerry Falwell blamed abortions on promiscuous women." "Jerry Falwell wanted to lock up all the drug addicts in prison." In the past week, I have heard more misinformation, deceptive reporting and downright bias concerning Dr. Jerry Falwell than I could imagine. With a particular glee, these activists disguised as journalists spread salacious rumors. Christopher Hitchens, a Vanity Fair columnist, has taken great pleasure at brutally disparaging Dr. Falwell on every medium possible. He has not been alone. Yet the Jerry Falwell we on Liberty Mountain knew was far from this poisonous caricature. In fact, the... Religion and Spirituality.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1840334/posts#comment Sat, 26 May 2007 22:54:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1839591/posts I realize that the infamous pornographer Larry Flynt and Rev. Jerry Falwell were friendly adversaries. And I know they shared podiums while debating on college campuses. But that doesn't qualify the smut king to appear on national TV to comment on the life of the Christian leader who fought against immorality and most everything else Flynt represents. I agree with Dr. Judith Reisman, a former consultant to both the U.S. Department of Justice and the Ventura County (California) prosecuting attorney. It's appalling that CNN chose Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine, to appear on Larry King Live to discuss the passing... One News Now.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1839591/posts#comment Fri, 25 May 2007 11:31:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1839219/posts The recent media tempest surrounding the passing of Reverend Jerry Falwell has blown away the mask of sublime compassion and tolerance worn by members of the mainstream left. Sadly – pitifully, really – the collective face exposed beneath the altruistic facade is one marred by ugliness and hatred – scarred by latent self-loathing. Anti-Christian activist and former John Edwards presidential campaign blogger Amanda Marcotte – whom Edwards defended prior to her resignation from his campaign – kicked off the dancing-on-the-grave hoedown on her popular Pandagon website. Upon news of Falwell’s death, Marcotte pronounced, “The gates of hell swing wide open... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1839219/posts#comment Thu, 24 May 2007 19:28:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1839216/posts HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” ran a show on May 18—repeated throughout this week—that began with an attack on the late Rev. Jerry Falwell and then devolved into an assault on Catholicism: “And it’s easy to start a religion! Watch, I'll do it for you: I had a vision last night! A vision! The Blessed Virgin Mary came to me—I don’t know how she got past the guards—and she told me it’s high time to take the high ground from the Seventh Day Adventists and give it to the 24-hour party people. And what happens in the confessional stays in... Catholic League http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1839216/posts#comment Thu, 24 May 2007 19:24:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1838940/posts The recent media tempest surrounding the passing of Reverend Jerry Falwell has blown away the mask of sublime compassion and tolerance worn by members of the mainstream left. Sadly – pitifully, really – the collective face exposed beneath the altruistic facade is one marred by ugliness and hatred – scarred by latent self-loathing. Anti-Christian activist and former John Edwards presidential campaign blogger Amanda Marcotte – whom Edwards defended prior to her resignation from his campaign – kicked off the dancing-on-the-grave hoedown on her popular Pandagon website. Upon news of Falwell’s death, Marcotte pronounced, “The gates of hell swing wide open... Townhall http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1838940/posts#comment Thu, 24 May 2007 11:07:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1838948/posts Dr. Falwell was a significant American figure who deserves more than a media caricature. Those of us with first hand knowledge of him welcome the opportunity to provide a contrast to the one dimensional and simplistic images of Dr. Falwell that have presented. Jerry Falwell was above all else a family man. He was married for nearly fifty years to Macel, the church pianist. He flew home every night from wherever he was to be with her and their three children. He bragged shamelessly about them and later about his Grandkids. For those of us who observed him in Lynchburg,... The Collins Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1838948/posts#comment Thu, 24 May 2007 11:30:25 GMT