Has compassion for the fact that while they may not have agreed with Revrend Falwells belief system he was a human being and he died. It seems so sad to me how much callousness there is in this world. We as a people really are in trouble when we take cheap shots at a dead man who can no longer defend himself aren't we?
2007-05-23 14:09:55 · 19 answers · asked by Only hell mama ever raised 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I did not feel any sorrow when Sadam died for his crimes. I did feel for his family those who loved himand I am sure that there were some who did. Hitler is history to me as I was not alive when he was murdering innocent Jews. You are comparing a man of God whose belief system differs from yours with murderers. That is a very sad comparison.
2007-05-23 14:41:10 · update #1
There were some things and ways I disagreed with Mr. Falwell about. Yet, I know that he was a man who loved Jesus and desired that people come to know Jesus and fully walk with Him.
He knew the pitfalls of a society that could give in to the ills he fought against. He was not an ignorant man - he knew that actions bring consequences and did not want to see such consequences occur in a great land as we live in.
People can say what they want about Mr. Falwell. He is with God, now, rejoicing forever more. No, he was not a perfect man - none of us are perfect. He did the best he could with the measure God gave him. But, none of that matters now as he lives among the very glory of God.
2007-05-23 14:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by TroothBTold 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I feel as though I should be noble enough to have compassion and such, but he was such a hateful, hateful person that I can't. To hear the things he said about Martin Luther King, Jr., about segregation, about gender equality, about homosexuality, about Jews... it's hard to respect someone and it's hard to feel bad for someone who just hates so much. I hate to break Godwin's Law here, but it's like feeling compassion for Hitler. I'm not saying Falwell was like Hitler; I'm just saying I can't feel bad that either one of them died.
Of course, I'm also not going to make fun of the guy, even though I do tend to curse under my breath when his name is mentioned. I swear, it's a total reflex.
2007-05-23 14:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by abulafia24 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When someone as him promotes such hatred towards others and causes others to feel motivated to commit hate crimes, I must say that it is a good thing that he died because his hatred will no longer influence the persecution or murder of anyone else.
Should we also mourn the death of Hitler? There are many leaders that have only spoken, yet been so responsible for many deaths.
2007-05-23 14:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by trinitybombshella 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
We should all show compassion. However Falwell showed so much hate and bigotry in his life, it is difficult to find compassion for him. How much compassion did you have when Sadam died. Did you show him compassion and feel sorrow? There is little difference between Falwell and Sadam.
Finding compassion for your enemy is one of life's most difficult tasks.
2007-05-23 14:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jim San Antonio 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Amen. It is a callous world we live in and a sign of the end times. God Bless You.
Edit Msscarlet I am not the judge of any man and I felt sorrow when Saddam was executed or murdered whichever is your choice of words. I am sorry for the loss of Falwell whether or not he was saved. I do not judge a man's value based on his deeds. It is God who will judge him I am sorry for the loss of a human being to the world but God will judge what the eternal outcome will be. I am sorry that you feel some people are less worthy of life than others.
None of us are good and none of us are worthy we depend on the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
2007-05-23 14:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by djmantx 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, we're not in trouble for taking cheap shots at a dead man who can't defend himself.
Falwell spent his entire life acquiring power and influence (and not coincidentally, money) by taking cheap shots at people, just as Pat Robertson and others have done. It is perfectly understandable that loving and compassionate people have as little respect for him after his death as when he was alive and spreading hatred and intolerance disguised as "compassion," and practicing divisive politics disguised as religion.
2007-05-23 14:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Don P 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't condone it, but the behaviour you describe in these other people is behaviour I witnessed the the supposed good and holy Reverend Falwell. What goes around comes around.
2007-05-23 14:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just because he is dead, does not excuse how much of an @sshole he was when he was alive. Why should people feel bad about someone dying when we are glad that he is dead?
2007-05-23 14:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Abby C 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not "glad" that he's dead, but I don't mourn his passing, either. My compassion is not for him, but for the family and friends and the people who cared about him and who are hurting now.
2007-05-23 14:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I think human life is such a fragile, precious thing. Yes, I do understand that people die for various reasons- illness, poverty, violence, war, etc. But no matter how that person lived, or how that person died, it should still be considered with similar....what's the word...reverance maybe? I don't know...but I know what you mean.
2007-05-23 14:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by Katie M 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋