Topic: Moral Majority

Reflecting on Falwell’s passing

By David W. Shelton | May 15, 2007 |

I offer my sincere condolences to his family and those closest to Jerry Falwell. They have lost a father, friend, and pastor. To many, he was a leader, a voice, and a statesman. To many others, he was a target, a raspy voice of clashing cymbals, and despised. He was loved by many, hated by many. There is one thing everyone can agree on. He made an impact.

Falwell died today at the age of 73. This much we all know. I confess that I have some rather mixed emotions regarding his death. At first, many of us in the GLBT community have an immediate reaction of cheer and delight at his demise. But that’s all too easy isn’t it? «Read the rest of this article»

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