What do you think of Jerry Falwell?

Answer 1

Good riddance. I don't think that about many people, but he qualifies. So will Bush Jr when his day comes. Some people just cause enough suffering and damage that I won't be sorry to see them go, though I would feel for their family members that will miss them.

Answer 2

Jerry Falwell was a beloved, if not controversial, preacher of the gospel who established Liberty University. I don't think he was an unkind man, but was often maligned by political enemies.

Jerry Falwell got into a lot of hot water by pointing out in one of his publications that a gay website had listed reasons that "Tinky Winky," a purple "Tele-Tubby" with a triangle-shaped antennae, was gay. The website showed pictures of "Tinky Winky" marching in a gay parade.

Of course, the story got twisted and Jerry Falwell was accused of making the allegation. Afterwards, everything the man said, outside the pulpit, was carefully scrutinized, parsed, and heavily criticized.

Perhaps it would have been wise for him to have been less public after that, but he would not be silenced. Instead, he agreed to many television appearances and interviews, even knowing that he had many enemies. The media devoured him.

I cannot bring myself to have the same animus for him that others display. The comment made by Rosie O'Donnel, for instance, when hearing of his death on the t.v. show, The View, was appalling.

I am deeply grieved for his friends and family. I wish them all peace. God bless you for asking, my friend.

Answer 3

The title Reverend does not demand respect. Deeds do and what's in your heart. Falwell proved over and over again what a bigot he was and said many evil things publicly and privately that have been reported. He did not have my respect and I won't miss him. I do give his family my condolences, but I'm sure they have plenty to go around. They are left very well off and I'm sure that they could care less how I feel.

Answer 4

He was a politician disguised as a minister, full of bigotry and hatred disguised as religion and righteousness.

This is exactly the kind of perversion that fueled the Ku Klux Klan, and the bigotry his followers have bought into is equivalent to that of the Klansmen.

His hallmark was hatred and intolerance (his followers would say "compassion") for gays, Jews, Catholics, Democrats, and anyone who disagreed with him. His paranoia even led him to see the purple teletubby as a threat to humanity.

The world is better off without such bitter and paranoid hate-mongers, especially those who claim to represent God, and teach that God himself is as hateful as they are. America is better off without Falwell, as well as Pat Robertson and others who attempt to usurp the Constitution of the United States to remake America into a theocracy of their own design.

Answer 5

I think he was a righteous man who made many sacrifices for others. He followed Christ very closely and God blessed him greatly in all his endeavors. He began the awakening in this country of the Christians to become active participants in the political process and will probably be remembered most for that. But, He was a soul winner from his youth and there's no telling how many people he led to the Lord for salvation in his lifetime. He was a giant among Christians and will be honored by those who knew him and followed his ministry through the years. If you'll notice, it's been the mainline, credible preachers who have publicly mourned his loss. He was not in the fake televangelist group at all, but was a very credible minister with all the proper checks and balances in place. He will be missed in the Christian community, but thank God, he is in a better place.

Answer 6

that finally Tinky Winky from the teletubbies, will get a break from Falwell's harassment towards him!

Answer 7

He was the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. He founded Liberty University in 1971 and co-founded the Moral Majority in 1979.
He accomplished a lot with his life that helped hundreds of thousands of people.
I'm not one of his followers but I admire the man for the good he tried to create in this world.

Answer 8

He made a lot of money and said some pretty stupid things that might have had Don Imus thrown off the air. But, he got away with it because all he had to do was point to a cloud.

Answer 9

I think he used religion to divide people instead of unit them. He was a bigot who once used the Bible to support his segregationist beliefs. How couuld someone who could be so wrong about civil rights walk around being so certain God is on his side?

Answer 10

I think his was a wasted life..He was a mean bigotted little man...who couldn't begin to practice what he preached. The only thing he managed to do well was to make a lot of money from a lot of people.....sorry, but you asked for my opinion. that's it.