Jerry Falwell, who has been credited for starting the most recent anti-gay movement and turning right-wing Christianity into a political force in the United States, has died on Tuesday. The 73-year-old was found unconscious in his office at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He had a history of congestive heart problems.
The late Jerry Falwell accused the creators of the PBS children's series
Fond of quipping that the Bible referred to "Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," Falwell provoked a storm of protest when he said gays, lesbians and health workers who provide abortions were partly to blame for the September 11 attacks.
"I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People For the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularise America. I point the finger in their face and say 'you helped this happen.'"
A day later, he apologised for his remarks.
In 1999, Falwell accused the creators of the PBS children's series "Teletubbies" of using the character "Tinky Winky" to promote a homosexual agenda.
Although Falwell was a force among right-wing Christians such as US President George W Bush, he was loathed by the LGBT communities.
In a statement, US President Bush said both he and his wife, Laura, were "deeply saddened" by the loss of a man who "cherished faith, family and freedom."
He is however far from being as fondly remembered by others.
A so-called "anti-memorial" where gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders will speak out about what they say were Falwell's past efforts to demonise the gay community, is being planned in San Francisco's Castro district.
Matt Foreman, executive director of National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, extended condolences to those close to Falwell, but added: "Unfortunately, we will always remember him as a founder and leader of America's anti-gay industry, someone who exacerbated the nation's appalling response to the onslaught of the AIDS epidemic, someone who demonised and vilified us for political gain and someone who used religion to divide rather than unite our nation."
In a statement reflecting on Falwell's passing, Wayne Besen of Truth Wins Out, said: "It is with great regret that Rev. Jerry Falwell never moderated his position on homosexuality."
"While our hearts go out to his family, we can't help but to reflect on his life and think about all of the families he's torn apart and teenagers that committed suicide because he made them feel inferior. He never missed an opportunity to kick our better angels to the curb and capitalise on our lesser demons to advance his career." Said the Executive Director of the non-profit organisation that counters right wing propaganda, exposes the "ex-gay" myth and educates America about gay life.
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This is the f***ing bastards who always spread blasphemy on homosexuals.
May you ROT in HELL!!!
The funny thing is he actually had a huge crush on Tinky-Winky and frequently used Teletubby merchandise for his personal pleasure of the rear kind.
OH may God have mercy on us all!
Though I hoped that he died from AIDS to make him shallow what he said about AIDS and gays.
One of his son is more than READY to be his successor for spreading hates against GLBT. Now, imagine, wouldn't it be interesting if his OTHER sons was caught doing blowjob at the same time.
QUITE A SCANDAL, HUH??
THAT'S I WANT TO SEE !!!
Well, when jerry's heretical fundamentalistic congregation goes to hell, they should mention Fridae to Lucifer, they'll get a group discount.
Once again, ALLAHU AKBAR for his timely demise.
Now, when will we be rid of BUSH and the rest of these immorals?
Thx to Lord...this stupid men go to hell now.....
And USA is one step further to equality!!
who are we to say how this men should be punished for his ignorance after he's dead? are we angels for keeping the same hatred towards straight people who ostracize gays?
yes, he oppressed homosexuals during his lifetime and spewed hatred etc. But judging from the comments posted here, it looks like we are no better than he was....
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You have heard it was said "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth"
But I say to you, Do not resist evil. But whoever shall strike you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
And to him desiring to sue you, and to take away your tunic, let him have your coat also.
And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.
Give to him who asks of you, and you shall not turn away from him who would borrow from you.
You have heard it was said, "You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy"
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you".
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For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have?
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Did brother Falwell miss out on the above passages...?
May God have mercy on his twisted soul!
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Jerry Falwell's "unjudging ways" and "love-filled heart" and "tolerant outlook" and "fair views" (joke) will be rewarded when God does seriously punish him for going against exactly what God said himself (Which you can find a list of under Magdelene's post).
But Amen that he can't open his mouth anymore!
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Don't criticize Bush and the rest. No person is perfect. No government is perfect. Most important: forgive and pray.
Let PLUs be the most loving people be known in the wrold!
I can only sink to Falwell's level should I start picking on someone who'd done nothing to me. I'm not doing that, so don't start saying we're no better than the dead bast**.
Go ahead be holier than me. But get some perspective here.
Besides, I seek only equality, not superiority. So, I continue to spit on the a-hole's grave. You can go offer your other cheek.
Jerry, rest in hate. The world was never meant for someone like you.
Let's the rest of us live in peace.
By now, it's clear that those who consistently rile against gays are hiding something themselves. The biggest sin is ostracizing anyone. Jesus NEVER ostracizes. He embraces, forgives and imparts wisdom and surrounds all with love and hope. If we were made in the image of God, pretty clear whosoever not have these basic qualities are Anti-Christ.
Jesus sough to build an INCLUSIVE society...he should be running Singapore too...:P~~
Past tense.
All things good and bad, come and go. Let's live in the now and do our best. If our best has a positive effect on the future, bonus. But let's make now a good place to be.
For every bad news there's a good news to balance it. No matter what one is going through now, it will pass.
If there is a GOD, this person means very little to the grand scheme of things. He had act rightous and made some people feel good to be cruel, he had also made other's lives miserable.
Let's not let this sort of person make our lives any less. We can. We always have a choice. Just don't play into their BS.
Listen to the voices of hope and love. Not despair and fear.
Islam and Christianity always claimed that GOD creates everything in this world which I am 100% agreed with them.
However, if there r so many millions of gay ppls in this world, is it a fact that we are also creation of GOD too and HE loves us too.
If wanna argue about religion and sexuality, it wlll never end. Just like Islam and Christianity claiming there is only ONE GOD. Therefore, who is the ONLY one GOD? Islam's GOD or Christian's GOD?
No need to argue as both religion came from the same root.
It is human who with ego, prde, hidden agenda and greed who wanna argue such things. Therefore, please stop mixing sexuality with religion...really disrespectful to do so.
As for Jerry, wat comes around, goes around.....may u rest in peace....
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