2007-05-15 06:51:15 · 29 answers · asked by The Former Kermie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think he thought he was doing good at first. They all do. Then I think he saw power and liked it. I think religion was his "one ring to rule them all"
2007-05-15 07:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Originally, when I became aware of Jerry Falwell, his Moral Majority, and his political aspirations via fundamental Christianity and the Republican Party, I recognized him as a very scary and influential leader, dangerous as well, since his agenda would abolish the Constitutional prohibition against the establishment of a state religion. As an agnostic, I am obviously for the separation of church and state, and, as a woman, I am opposed to the legislation of prohibitions regarding our freedom to decide what we do biologically. Over the years, Jerry Falwell seemed not to generate personally so much press, but his intentions and ambitions survive in the political arena, and from my position, his death does not affect the necessity of liberals to continue their Constitutional vigilance; his followers will carry on his theological assault. I will not be grieving his demise but send my condolences to his family (here on Qs & As, not literally!)
2007-05-15 22:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lynci 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever he was or wasn't the extreme derogatory remarks made on a dead man show ignornace of the worst kind and those making them are low and dispicable people who show their own ignorance and lack of concern for his family and for how they present themselves to others.
Whatever anyone was in their life, they don't deserve being chopped up after their death. God will be the judge of what Jerry Falwell did and He is already judging the remarks made
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Let your words be sweet today - you may be eating them tomorrow!
2007-05-15 14:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I never really knew too much about him or his ministry.. I knew that he was an evangelist of course.. And I believe he was pretty strong in his beliefs. But, as I said, I didn't really know much about him.
However, it's always sad to hear when someone has died. I hope for the best for his family and friends at this said time.. and I hope as well that all is well with his soul.
2007-05-15 13:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by RotundSwede 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He is a symptom of all that is wrong with christianity in recent times. What a disgusting person. The fact that some people here thought well of him is a sign that any piece of you know what can find followers.
2007-05-15 14:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by Fred 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
having strong conviction is an admirable quality. Actively lobbying to enforce your point of view on to others is not.
2007-05-15 14:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by Don't Fear the Reaper 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With his passing the level of hate in the world decreases. If the hell he preached about exists he is surely there. For his own sake its probably good that he was wrong about everything.
2007-05-15 14:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by capekicks 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Jerry Falwell is a charlatan and an enemy of the truth. I do my best to ignore him.
Edit: I just figured out he's dead. Good riddance....
2007-05-15 13:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 8⤊ 4⤋
I didn't care for his bigotry against anyone not of his particular religion, and I think he was an enemy of free speech and religious freedom for anyone not Christian, but I am not jumping up and down at his death. That would be...well, that's just not me. I feel sorry for his loved ones.
2007-05-15 13:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I think it's kind of sad that the thing a lot of people will remember him for is the claims he made about 9/11 being punishment for secular society.
2007-05-15 13:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 9⤊ 2⤋