Sort by: Most Relevant Publish Date

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY  

Now that Jerry Falwell has died, what is his legacy?

Where is the line drawn between politics and religion? The trend is showing that the line is becoming blurrier and blurrier.

Jerry Falwell, the leader of "The Moral Majority Coalition" was found unconscious in his office at Liberty University. He died shortly thereafter at the hospital The 73 year old was known for having heart problems.

Former Moral Majority leader and Liberty University president Rev. Jerry Falwell, 73, was found unconscious in his office at Liberty University Tuesday after missing a school meeting.

Falwell founded the Moral Majority.

Despite agreement by the vast majority of scientists in the world, Dr. Jerry Falwell still says that global warming is a myth that has more to do with politics than science.

Falwell's goals were focused on conforming the U.S. government to the tenets of the so-called religious right. However, the hypocrisy of some high-ranking members of the religious right, and Falwell's provocative hate speech probably did more harm than good to that goal.

Reverend Jerry Falwell, a Christian religious leader, was found unconscious in his office today after missing an appointment. He was taken to a hospital, where CPR was performed on him. He was then reported to have died.

There have been some very strong reactions in response to the death of Jerry Falwell. Some positive, most negative. Where do you stand?

The Reverend Jerry Falwell died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at age 73. This is the latest news, which is a follow-up of a report made earlier concerning Jerry Falwell's health and condition.

The Rev. Jerry Falwell has been reported to be hospitalized "in gravely serious" condition. He was found Tuesday in his office, unconscious, according to school officials.

The famous moral majority leader has been pronounced dead, presumably due to respiratory or cardiac failure.

If there was a US Supreme Court decision that turned the late Jerry Falwell into politics, it was Brown v. Topeka Board of Education (1954), not Roe v. Wade (1973).

So you think there is an afterlife. Join the latest reality game show still in progress. Falwell's passing converts atheist into agnostics. Agnostics are pushed to the fringe of belief.

A powerful voice at the crossroads of politics and theology is silenced.

Fred Phelps, founder of Westboro Baptist Church and the website GodHatesAmerica.com, issued a press release that his organization will picket and protest the Reverend Jerry falwell's funeral.

Is there really a place in politics for morality, and if so, whose morals?

In the light of events that seem to threaten the truth of Christianity, how ready are believers to hold onto their faith...or to give it up?

Interracial marriage, like same-sex marriage, was considered unnatural and would ultimately lead to the destruction of a sacred institution.

The Rev. Jerry Falwell, the preacher and televangelist who founded the Moral Majority and helped turn conservative Christians into a formidable political force, died yesterday at the age of 73. The question now is what his ultimate legacy will be.

As a young TV reporter, I went head to head with Rev. Jerry Falwell, head of the Moral Majority, who was probably at the height of his political power. This is my story in light of his death today.

Jerry Falwell, for better or worse, made a huge impact on Western culture. He comforted, insulted, supported, rejected, preached and presided over millions of Americans.

Jerry Falwell, moralist hero to millions and pioneer of televangelism, collapsed and died at 10:45 on Tuesday morning. I won't miss him.

As a conservative Christian and a pastor, I was influenced by Dr. Jerry Falwell. I would like to share a few of the ways he affected my life and ministry.

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is a four year liberal arts and seminary college. It's affiliation with the evangelical Christian tradition distinguishes it from many other colleges in the area.

"Jerry's Kids": The term affectionately given to students who attend Liberty University, a Christian college founded by Reverend Jerry Falwell

The biography of a man who used religion to establish a major footprint on society

Religious leader passes away at age 73.

With the death of Jerry Falwell have we seen the end of the Christian right?

Soon after the death of Dr. Jerry Falwell, CNN released materials that came close to comparing Falwell with Adolph Hitler.

God and Christians alike deserved a better spokesman than Jerry Falwell.

Clear incongruities exist between the message of the American Evangelist right-wing and the message of the Bible. Can these two groups be reconciled?

George W. Bush and Herbert W. Hoover share more commonlity than the W in their middle name. The W may well stand for the worst two presidents in our history.

a look at Rev. Falwell's legacy toward the liberal and gay communities, and fall from the right.

an examination of the distinct and opposite views of morality in the philosophies of Kant and Nietzsche

While most-if not all-of the rest of the field fighting for the Republican Presidential nomination will make a showing, Mr. Guliani decides to set it out.

What has become of the doctrine of Christ in American Fundamentalism?

In a reaction to such groups as Moral Majority and other religious groups, there are many who feel that religious convictions and statements should have no place in public discourse? Others disagree. In today's world, who's right?

Gay sex became legal in West Virginia on June 1, 1976. The Religious Right is taking a step backward as they fight to keep the queer couples from pledging their during a public ceremony enjoying the protections straight people do.

The answer on religion giving a false sense of security are yes and no. Both answers and explanations are equally as important. Security is basically a state of mind. You could have the best security system in the world and still not feel secure.

How long can Rudy Giuliani's free pass on his abortion views continue from the hardcore religious right? Probably not long after it becomes public knowledge he doesn't just support abortion in theory, but also economically.

Falwell may be dead, but his views on the world are not gone.

A Study of what the Bible really says of Homosexuality, and Why religion should not be used to justify predjudice

Traveling down the highway a few months ago, I noticed a billboard that I found very interesting.

I'm not a mean person and for the first time ever I have have said yay, when I heard someone died, and now it has happened twice.

John McCain proves his willingness to say anything to get nominated yet again. Just a few short months after saying Rumsfeld deserves our respect and gratitude McCain is now trash-talking Rummy.

Friends of God: A Road Trip is a documentary that takes an inside look at the Evangelical Christian lifestyle and culture. This is an analysis of some of the film's depictions.

Known as "The Maverick" during his first campaign for President in 2000, the Republican Senator from Arizona faces an uphill battle in a wide open field for both his party's nomination and the national election.

What divides the modern Right? What unites them?

Despite his reputation as a straight talking maverick, John McCain, the Republican front runner for the 2008 presidential nomination has a history of contracicting himself, even on the most important issues.

some compelling reasons why many, inclding the medical profession and sociologist believe abortion is wrong

Jerry Falwell is dead. This man blamed 9/11 on feminism and abortion, and cares more about twisting America's moral conscience around pornography than around poverty or the environment. Am I glad he's dead? I wouldn't go that far. I'm just not terribly upset.

Read on to find out exactly what Jerry Falwell said about Hillary Clinton before he successfully gets Chris(tina) Walllace to deflect attention away from it.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich admitted to extramarital affairs in a televised interview on Friday. Although sharp criticism is expected, Reverend Jerry Falwell has come out to praise the former congressman for having the courage to go public with his admission.

Religion is one of the most hotly debated issues in American politics today. Many believe the United States is a secular nation and religion should be left at the door when people step into public life. Are they right?

The recent California Supreme Court decision to allow gays the right to marry has opened a new discussion on the right of gay marriage across the country.

Political theorists have argued for centuries if religion and politics are naturally intertwined or independent of one another. But history shows that religious principles often shape the code of behavior that governments implement for their citizens.

Religion and Politics

Overview of the Novus Spiritus religion with links to the NS homepage.

Mill and Tocqueville share virtually identical conceptions of the tyranny of the majority, but their different approaches-Mill's argumentative, Tocqueville's observational-lead them to different, though basically compatible, accounts of how to combat this tyranny.

I was born in Eastern Kentucky, a bastion of Democratic politics. My family moved from Kentucky, to Indiana, when I turned ten years of age, but my parents remained staunch Democrats.

Religion is the solace of the state. Throughout history, its purpose has been to pacify the people and keep the calm. However, now and as always, it has revealed itself to be the eternal enemy of all.

Because atheism is described as a lack of religion, it does not fall under the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Religious groups have dismissed atheists as immoral hedonists.

Maybe you could say I have too much time on my hands or need to "get a life." However you deem my opinion, there still remains a strangeness in the flow of our media and the way it grabs America's attention away from the real issues at hand.

A national poll has found, that the majority of Americans want a "religious person" to be president. They are not as concerned about the specific religious affiliation, but desire a man of values and principles.

The list of nutcase Christian ministers is endless, so I have narrowed it down to ten of my favorites. See which of these fine gentlemen will win the coveted Jerry Falwell Crazy-Assed Christian Award.

Mr. Stolyarov argues that morality is not the exclusive domain of religion, and that it is possible for a moral person to be entirely non-religious. Furthermore, Mr. Stolyarov contends that morality is entirely dependent on conduct, not thought.

A lightly opinionated discussion regarding the media frenzy that is "Barack Obama's Minister" Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and the lack of coverage regarding John McCain's spiritual acquaintances - from Jerry Falwell to Rod Parsley.

Key players like Bill O'Reilly, Jerry Falwell and the ACLU are examined. Read about the current controversy surrounding Christmas trees at the Seattle airport and New Line Cinema sponsoring the Chicago holiday festival. Is there a Grinch? Or are we just scared?

Many noteworthy persons passed away in 2007. Read here about a few of them and what made them most interesting.

Jerry Falwell and his ministry of hypocrisy

Do the freedoms of our country extend to same sex unions? Or do gays and lesbians fall outside the rights of our nation?

Falwell is well known for controversial comments, but maybe the world really is a little better place without him.

The institution of slavery existed long ago, its basis sprung from false Christianity. Today there are people who take his/her respecting religion to an extreme and try to base neurotic behaviors on a true religion transforming it into a false religion.

A cautionary satire, based on the recent abortion ban in South Dakota, depicting what happens when religion gets out of hand. In this case, women are no longer allowed to menstruate - it is considered a form of abortion.

Hitchens book, God is not Great, is brilliant and almost impossible to argue against, but he appears not to understand the function of religion and god in the lives of us mammals, as he calls us.

A&E used to be one of the classiest networks on TV. Now it's barely distinguishable from its near-namesake E!

It's the moment you've waited for all year long. Find out who I selected as the biggest jackasses of 2006.

The Religious Right's protest against the movie The Last Temptation of Christ had the short term effect of helping the movie to turn a profit. They were much more successful with the long term effects of their calls for censorship, however.

The theme of these years True Fourth Of July can be summed up in one
word...IMPEACHMENT.

It is advisable to copyright your work through the Copyright Office, but it is not required in order to establish ownership over the work itself.

Bill Maher said it best, to the effect of "George Allen going down in Virginia signals the end of cowboy politics. This boot wearing, guy you want to have a beer with kind of politics is over". Good riddance!

Is philosophy just "spoken nonsense"? A discussion of what philosophy is, is not and should be

Part of MacLuhan's fame came from his dissection of the role of the mkedia in modern society. This essay examines some of his ideas.

Meeting the family is hard enough for that "straight" someone special. That difficulty increases exponentially for gay and lesbian couples. How do you approach the situation.

One impressive trend in children's television programming today is the large number of educational shows available.

On November 23rd, 1987 my whole world was turned upside down. Actually it all began just a few months previous. I woke up one morning and became aware of myself and my surroundings, in reality, for, possibly, the first time in my life.

Pres. Bush is set to use his veto power for the first time by sending back legislation that would provide federal funding for research that could cure several diseases. While this would be his first veto, it's hardly the first time Bush has undone a law.

At the heart of the intention of emotional branding is the transformation of a company from an entity that merely provides a service to the consumer into one that fulfills a deep spiritual need.

Many American Christians (ACs) believe this country was founded on Christian beliefs and that America is God's country.

The Christian Coalition was an important ally when George W. Bush first won the presidency in 2000. Now they are ready again to help a conservative win the White House. Whether they can back up their pledge remains to be seen.

At a CPAC conference Friday, March 2, Ann Coulter went far enough over the line to be denounced by even the far right for her comments about John Edwards.

Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the 1960s that unleashed pre-marital sex in America. It was the 1920s.

Jim Bakker is back. Yes, the former PTL Host has an all new-show, an all-new wife, but something seems all too familiar.