Posted on 08/07/2020 4:26:42 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an indefinite leave of absence, the university said on Friday.
In a brief statement, the Executive Committee of Liberty’s board of trustees said met with Falwell on Friday and made its request, “to which he has agreed, effective immediately.”
The one-sentence statement did not provide a reason for Falwell’s departure from the post he’s held since the death of his father, famed evangelist Jerry Falwell, more than a decade ago. Falwell has also been a close friend and spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump.
His departure marks a dramatic end to a week of controversy that started Sunday evening when a Houston Chronicle reporter posted photos that Falwell had shared, then deleted, on his public Instagram account. In one photo, Falwell is seen with his stomach exposed and pants zipper undone next to a pregnant woman who he later clarified was his wife’s assistant.
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His father was the real deal as far as I can tell.
It is astonishing that his son behaves this way as a member of Liberty U.
Where in the article is it explained that he was a guest on the yacht?
From the article:
Video later emerged that indicated the party was themed after the “Trailer Park Boys,” a crude Canadian comedy series.I was visiting my brother and saw one episode of that trashy show. I don't pretend to be holier than thou but even in my low moral state, I would never participate in a party having such theme.
That would be Ms Wilde. Thank you for your excellent expression of the art of conservative living.
And he is drinking a beverage that appears to be alcoholic.
Seems totally innocent if true, and I could easily imagine it being true. Bet he’s kicking himself for putting it out there.
You are welcome Ms. Wilde.
"Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money." - 1 Tim 3:2-3
"Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil." - 1 Tim 3:7
"For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined." - Titus 1:7-8
The world sees nothing wrong. There is a standard for those in spiritual authority that goes above the world.
I guess people are just NEVER allowed to have fun p, you must be a real Debbie downer at a party GEEZE!! Being who he is NOTHING should ever go OUT THERE that was his only stupid mistake!!!
What a rotten example for young people — hands on another man’s scantily dressed wife, pants unzipped, and looking as if he were drunk even if he was not. I wouldn’t want my daughters anywhere near him.
It's his sister-in-law.
I think the guy has a sense of humor, and is self-deprecating.
I like him already.
As you said - she's his sister-in-law, and he appears to be making fun of his Covid Fat.
As Scott Adams says - one third of humans don't have a sense of humor...
He’s wearing his pants like she was, shirt rolled up. Probably comparing belly buttons. LOL
Bad taste, bad judgment but probably harmless in intent. Still a terrible image for both him and Liberty.
How come this pic is cut off at the bottom - SHE had her zipper down, also.
“How come this pic is cut off at the bottom - SHE had her zipper down, also.”
MSM.
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Is he on the yacht Monkey Business?
It’s no use....your defense is admirable but will fall on deaf ears
....the people here who are casting stones have made up their minds.
Yes, Christians ARE held to a higher standard....Falwell
....but many on this thread are too perfect to believed.
They’ve never made a mistake, obviously.
I’ve never known Falwell to put a false step forward....
...but he is being excoriated for this!
Foreign flesh.
“And a man shall leave mother and father, cleave to his wife, and the two shall be one flesh.”
As in the days of Noah.
Separating time of the next Advent
Thats between Mr. Falwell and Mrs. Falwell.
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It’s no longer just about them. When he put that photo out for the entire world to see, it became everyone’s business, including the kids who may imitate him.
Now that's funny. I bet that will become the trendy thing to do at Liberty University among their underclassmen.
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