OT: JERRY FALWELL TRIES TO CASH IN ON CONTROVERSY

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How's THIS for sick, disgusting and totally outrageous!

 

JERRY FALWELL TRIES TO CASH IN ON CONTROVERSY For Immediate Release October 22, 2001 Americans United for Separation of Church and State Contact: Joseph Conn or Steve Benen 202-466-2334 telephone 202-466-2587 fax http://www.au.org JERRY FALWELL TRIES TO CASH IN ON CONTROVERSY TV Preacher's Ministry Sends Out Fund-Raising Appeal Exploiting His Controversial Tirade Over Terrorist Attacks Although TV preacher Jerry Falwell claims to have apologized for his infamous remarks about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, his ministry has sent a fund-raising letter to donors recasting his statements in a positive light and depicting him as a victim of the news media "wolf pack" and "liberal lies." In an Oct. 4 appeal for funds, Jerry Falwell Ministries accuses "liberals, and especially gay activists" of launching "a vicious smear campaign to discredit him." It says Falwell is "being roundly vilified by the news media for remarks he made in a TV interview while calling for spiritual revival in America." The letter, signed by Falwell's son Jonathan, compares Falwell to biblical heroes such as the Prophet Jeremiah and Queen Esther and says, "Liberals of all stripes, especially in the media, have seized on this opportunity to trash dad's deeply held Christian beliefs and to literally attack him day and night.It seems that Satan has launched a hail of fiery darts at dad recently," writes Jonathan Falwell. "He needs to know you still support him. Please return the enclosed Vote of Confidence Reply Card right away in the envelope I have provided within the next 5 days.. And with your card, please remember to include a special Vote of Confidence gift for Jerry Falwell of at least $50 or even $100 along with your signed card." Falwell's critics say the fund-raising letter is a new low. "This is truly outrageous," said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. "Falwell has gone from apologizing for his hateful remarks to trying to cash in on them. "I thought Falwell couldn't sink much lower than he did in his vicious remarks after the Sept. 11 tragedy," continued Lynn. "But this fund-raising letter is indeed a new low." On Sept. 13, Falwell went on TV preacher Pat Robertson's "700 Club" program to discuss the terrorist attacks. With Robertson's concurrence, Falwell blamed the events on judges who uphold church-state separation, abortion rights activists, gay people, civil liberties activists and others who are "trying to secularize America." Said Falwell, "I point the finger in their face and say, 'You helped this [the terrorist attack] happen.'" When a wave of intense national criticism erupted, Robertson blamed the episode on Falwell. Falwell initially tried to explain away the remarks, saying they were taken out of context. Finally, however, he issued a full apology, going on ABC's "Good Morning America" Sept. 20 to admit the tirade was "stupid" and "indefensible." The Falwell fund-raising letter says donations to his ministry have plummeted in recent days and claims "we have lost more than $500,000 in income since the terrorist attacks." It complains that "even some Christian friends have remained silent while dad has faced the media wolf pack alone." In a P.S., it concludes, "[P]lease let Jerry Falwell know you don't believe the media distortions being spread about him." Americans United is a religious liberty watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1947, the organization educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom.

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Hi Kathleen,

 

Yep, sick, disgusting and totally outrageous sums it up just

right............UGH as well! Thanks for sharing this.

 

Hugs,

 

Marilyn

 

Kathleen Petrides wrote:

 

> How's THIS for sick, disgusting and totally outrageous!

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Kathleen, Marilyn,

 

I have long disliked the way he (Falwell) has chosen to spread his message.

 

When I lived in NC I met many young people educated at

his Liberty Baptist College, now I see he offers degrees in

a variety of subjects via cable television. What struck me so

living in Appalachia was how many people there felt if he or one

of a dozen other " ministers " said it, it was law. One woman told me

he said " you don't have to read your Bible I will tell you what God's

message is for you. " I could never determine if he took credit for

saying that.

 

The bottom line of his message has always seemed to me to be, send me

your wallet, I'll give you redemption.

Just a snake looking to cash in, I am sure we will see more

of them before this is over. Sad, sick, perverted...

 

Thank God for this list...I feel a great wave of sad and y'all help me

stem the tide.

 

((Hugs))

Janet

 

>Hi Kathleen,

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>Yep, sick, disgusting and totally outrageous sums it up just

>right............UGH as well! Thanks for sharing this.

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>Hugs,

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>Marilyn

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>Kathleen Petrides wrote:

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> > How's THIS for sick, disgusting and totally outrageous!

 

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And those that do not love us,

May the good Lord turn their hearts.

And if He cannot turn their hearts,

May He turn their ankles,

So that we may know them by their limping. "

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He and Bill Clinton should be sent over to Afghanistan.........

 

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Kathleen Petrides

 

JERRY FALWELL TRIES TO CASH IN ON CONTROVERSY

[Guest guest]

Hi Momma Pajama!

 

Maybe we could just drop em both outta helicopters or something? I think

it's a great idea!

 

Hugs,

 

Marilyn

 

Momma Pajama wrote:

 

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FIRST change them both to women!!!!! It makes me want to puke in regards to this issue.

 

Effie

 

 

Momma Pajama <larrae Monday, October 22, 2001 6:12 PMRe: OT: JERRY FALWELL TRIES TO CASH IN ON CONTROVERSY

He and Bill Clinton should be sent over to Afghanistan.........

 

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Kathleen Petrides

 

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