[sinkspur]

but the protective hand of GOD was being withdrawn because of our lifestyles and our pulling away from HIS laws.

That's not what he said. And, if he had said that, he would have still been wrong. But, whatever he said, he apologized for saying it several days later.

Falwell has no tact. He blurts out the most outrageous stuff, which may contain some truth, but the words make him look like a bigot.

[Torie]

Falwell to the extent he is a bigot is a good hearted and genial one. I can't find it within me to loathe him too much.