Well, the legal definition of libel doesn’t depend on whether the public figure is a “foundational figure” too.
Such crap comes with the territory. Did we expect a salvation story in which Jesus never had to be crucified?
Moore will stand (or fall) according to the merits of the grace of God he accepts (or rejects).
This case is malicious slander and liable. It is excepted from public figure rule. Moore wins this easy. No evidence.