‘If He Were Here, It Would Be Different’

Why are these fundies still posting? They could sell their computers to feed the poor. Then they could sell their homes. And their cars. But no, they covet their precious things. And they ignore all the warnings about wealth. All they have to do is vote Republican and be pro-torture, pro-war, and pro-death penalty. And hate gay folks. Then they get to hoard and let the poor starve.

The world is better off without this guy. Celebrate his departure from this earth, and the Religious Right needs to go down!

I agree that Jerry Farewell made some mistakes, but havent we all. I believe his intentions were good. It seems like very few speakers want to stand up for the right thing. If you say you are a true Christian and have made a choice to accept him as your savior, you do your best to live right as Jesus would do. Sometimes that is not always the popular thing to do and you are not always loved by people. Actually God does say that the world will not always love you for what you stand for.

Kudos to Mrs. Falwel for standing behind her husband! You know "husband" don't you? One male, married to one female, for life? The "right" will be in a steady decline until the wrath of God let;s us all know how He feels about our "tolerance". LOOK at what we tolerate!! I wonder what the "tolerant left" in Sodom, Canaan, & Babylon had to say when God let them know His thoughts on the matter. The "right" will soon, if not already, be no more than a "remnant". And even Jerry Falwel would not have been able to change this fact. Praise God & Glory be to His Name. Even us sinful humans are sick of what this world has come to.
Your "tolerance" is intolerable!
(I do find the "typo" most interesting. A freudian slip perhaps?)

It has been the stated goal of the religious right to appoint conservative judges to overturn Roe vs. Wade for years. Bush is on board with this plan. Every single judge that Bush appointed to every single Federal bench that came open during his tenure was a right wing Christian conservative. The Democrats were stymied when the GOP controlled congress, and Bush got to appoint two right wing Supreme Court Justices.

First Bush appointed John Roberts to replace Sandra Day O'Connor when she stepped down. When Chief Justice Wm. Rehnquist died in 2005, Bush appointed Roberts as Chief Justice, and then filled O'Connor's empty chair with Samuel Alito. Both Roberts and Alito are Catholic, and both are outspoken against abortion.

Bush has appointed two of the nine Justices, including the Chief Justice. The current Supreme Court has been sharply divided on a number of high profile issues, including abortion rights, affirmative action, eminent domain, gay rights, the separation of church and state, sovereign immunity, and states' rights. The number of close votes in cases involving these areas suggests that a change of one or two key justices could completely shift the thinking of the Court on such issues.

Right now there are four Justices who are elderly and will soon either retire or die. The next President will get to appoint at least two new Justices. If the next President is McCain, those two will both be conservative right wing Christians. McCain has publicly PROMISED to do this, and explicitly said that his goal is to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Most Americans, even most Republicans, value the separation of church and state. That clause is in our Constitution to protect us from exactly what is going on in America today! Allowing any religious group (especially a radical one) to control the interpretation and application of our laws in the highest court in the land is NOT democratic. Nor is it wise.


I don't care if you are a disappointed Hillary supporter or an undecided Independent or a life-long Republican or are pro-Obama. ANYONE, regardless of stripe, needs to vote against a candidate who had declared his intention of appointing partisan judges. Judges are supposed to be impartial. That is the basis of our legal system. Without that, you might as well live in a dictatorship, without recourse to law.

Wow. How can Jerry Falwell's wife be so stupid? I mean, knowing what this guy was know for wouldn't she at the very least try to educate herself ont he issues? Guess not. Like most Christians, she is ignorantly blissed.

NO other god in any religion has given his life to save our souls.

ummmm sorry, agnstheflow..you are sooooo wrong about that... read my posts...

Mithra, Dionysus, Horus, and many other pagan savior gods who were also myths just like "jesus" were worshipped as "dying god-men who were crucified and rose from the dead after 3 days.

I suggest you research the real history of christianity...it's a monstrous lie.

I can tell your heart is in the right place, but if you really want to search for "truth". research ATHEISM.

I have been a Christian since I was 12. I have back slided. I have been counted among the "faithful". Now, I am sure I am counted by the faithful as one of the fallen. I have shared wine with atheists and I have broken bread with the "abomination of the Lord." My only comment is, " Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is His." "But now abidith faith, hope, and charity (love), these three; but the greatest of these is charity (love)." Quit worrying about politics and worry about God's children. Worry about the poor and the homeless and those who promise to help them!. Be salt to the world . John 1:4

Its one thing to leave some comments, but truly pathetic to use these forums, blogs or the likes to just throw out a bunch of crap that has no meaning. You think somebody is really going to take your simple minded words and find any value to it? Do you really know what he did in his life, do you really know enough to sit around and pass your judgment on this man? Come on, you can find a better hobbie than what you are doing.

How typical of Falwell's wife to dismiss his hatespeach as a "mistake," or a "missinterpretation." The religious right make me sick. They are nothing more than intolerant, hate-mongering fascists; using their religion as a shield to cover up how truely disgusting and backwards thinking they are. Good riddance to Jerry Falwell, and everyone like him!

If anyone knows a man, for better or for worse, it is his wife. If mine wrote a book about me, I'm sure everyone who thought they knew me would have a different perspective on who I am. I challenge anyone to read Mrs. Falwell's book and come away from it with the same feelings about Jerry Falwell. Although I didn't always agree with the man and believe he sometimes said things that were hurtful, the person the book remembers is different than the public persona.

This country was founded on the right to worship God. It was the people that don't like it that were the ones to say that God has no right inthe state issues. If someone expresses how the feel about certain candidates, it does not mean they are pushing the congregation on how to vote. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.Although I would not agree for someone to "cram" thier religion or spiritual beliefs on others, we were put on this earth to worship God and to spread the word of the gospel and lead as many people to salvation as we possibly can. THAT is what we we will ultimately be judged on. Also, as far as the tax exemption, if the churches that maintain a open book policy with their members and the public if someone asks, there should be no issues. We are to also as christians to do mission work and care for our widows and children and people that are less fortunate than us. Taking away the tax exemptions would hinder our God given command to spread the word and missions as we should do as good stewards of the money He has so kindly allowed us to enjoy on earth. As it will not do us any good in heaven!!!! I believe I am a spiritual person and have a relationship with God and am proud to say it. if oyu are not, you are welcome to speak your opinion on the matter, but don't try to hinder us doing what we feel is the right thing to do.

The difference is, people looking to buy porn, gambling, etc.- KNOW they are being conned. Unfortunately, the types of people fooled by folks like Falwell are just looking for any straw to grasp to, SOMETHING to believe in. He was a leader, I will give him that- in an absolute SEA of followers. If you are one of the big hitters like JF was, and you truly believe in your cause, then die broke. That simple. Place money in endowments. Do something with it besides leave it to a family who doesn't understand the bloodshed involved in fleecing it from an unsuspecting public. Any pastor/preacher/priest that even MENTIONS political subjects in his church should have their tax-exempt status stripped permanently. PERIOD. If he were as effective as he claimed to his congregation, he certainly shouldn't have to tell them how to vote, now should he??

Posted By: MauiKimo @ 06/10/2008 23:27:54
Comment: How many people have sat at a black jack table and just knew the next hand was going to start them on a roll, only to end up broke and broken. How many men and women have felt the pain of relationships torn apart because they cannot get out of a porn habit. Why is it that the most unfar tax, a lottery, preys on those who can least afford it. Do they really think they are just throwing money away, or do they hope that this will be the ticket that changes their lives.
True, there are many who give money to "churches" thinking they gain favor with God, will get healed or what ever. But there are many more who give money with a clear eye and sound mind out of a desire to help the world through the activities of their church. They see the good there money does, they know who "spends" it and they can hold people accountable.

Is it ok to endow colleges, like Harvard or Liberty?

Also, if actors, and others can advocate for particular causes or candidates, why cannot a preacher? If you are going to silence the pastors on the right, how about those on the left, I don't hear anyone going after Sharpton.

Don't a lot of people ask other there opinions about causes and candidates, why not the preacher. In the lead up to the American Revolution, churches often were the most vocal about freedom.

Why shouldn't churches talk about the things that effect the lives of those around them. Everyone else does, or does the Freedom of Speech not apply to everyone. You don't have to agree wtih me or I with you to support each others right to talk as we are now.

Posted By: road_toad666 @ 06/10/2008 23:42:26
Comment: You have made it obvious that you are an intelligible person, Maui. No confusion there. However, sooner rather than later, if the Government- with the full backing of organized religion (Falwell's church case in point..) has its way, neither you or I will any longer have the right to speak freely about what we please. Go to youtube and look at the movie "Endgame." Scary stuff- and completely coming to pass based on facts. have a great ni