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Jerry Falwell's response to today's Media Accusations
Falwell.com ^ | Sept. 14, 2001 | Jerry Falwell

Posted on 09/14/2001 6:10:41 PM PDT by Media2Powerful

STATEMENT BY JERRY FALWELL ON 700 CLUB COMMENTS

Senior Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor, Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia

September 14, 2001

Despite the impression some may have from news reports today, I hold no one other than the terrorists and the people and nations who have enabled and harbored them responsible for Tuesday's attacks on this nation.

I sincerely regret that comments I made during a long theological discussion on a Christian television program yesterday were taken out of their context and reported, and that my thoughts--reduced to sound bites--have detracted from the spirit of this day of mourning.

Today, I join millions of people throughout this nation and around the world in remembering all those who died, and praying for our nation, the victims of this travesty, and their loved ones.


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To: VRWCmember
With all the great stuff they could put on in the evenings on our major news-talk radio--Neil Boortz, Michael Reagan, heck, even Rush reruns--they have chosen to do Hendrie's show.

I STILL can't figure it out.

61 posted on 09/15/2001 12:50:32 PM PDT by Illbay
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To: wastoute
So let me see if I understand you. You believe in a God that only gets involved "occaisionally" and for the most part is just sort of "letting things happen". Am I right?

Actually, no, you're not. I never said anything in my post about when God does or doesn't "let things happen". To be honest, I don't believe in the anthropomorphic concept of God who goes about directing tornados or terrorists at all. My concept tend more towards that of Einstein or Buckminster Fuller, who believed in a Divine Love that maintains and nourishes the regenerative Universe, and manifests It's Will not in "allowing" hijackers to punish our nation's secular ways, but rather in the strength and courage of all good people, from the rescue teams at ground zero to the millions of people supporting and donating to the Red Cross.

I'm sure this makes me one of the "Pagan Jesus-haters" Farwell blames for God's anger, but that's between the Cosmos and me, thank you very much.

I don't know if you feel that the Bible supports such a view, and I don't kow that you believe the Bible is relevant, but if you believe in "A God" you might want to read His word some.

I am quite familiar with the books you speak of, thank you. They are the sacred texts of a specific culture, and should be revered as such, but "The" infalible Word Of God? Leviticus claims that rape victims should wed their assailants and that rabbits chew cud.

In this instance I would recommend Job. Perhaps one of the oldest books in His word. Job and his friends were trying to figure out why such terrible things had happened to the "world's most righteous man". Job asked this question of God. Read God's answer very carefully. "Job, where were you when I laid the foundation for the world..." If you believe in God this sentence should make you shudder.

Me? What about Farwell and Robertson?

62 posted on 09/15/2001 1:08:51 PM PDT by Frogurt
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To: Media2Powerful
When Liberals bark their shins back-pedaling, their plaintive cry is:

"I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT!"

Now, when a Conservative catches heat, it's:

"I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT!"

Which is it, folks? Are the media after the Conservatives, or are they after the Liberals?

Perhaps "saying something dumb that you regret later" is not so much a political thing as it is a brain thing.

For what it's worth.

63 posted on 09/15/2001 1:15:42 PM PDT by ihatemyalarmclock
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To: pray4liberty
Since you don't believe that these are 'not necessarily' sins, please explain, if you would, just how pornography ... have enriched and improved your life??

You've obviously never read Susie Bright. Try this one:
http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?show=Trade%20Paper:Sale%20Books:068484396x:6.98

64 posted on 09/15/2001 1:21:50 PM PDT by Frogurt
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To: Mrs. Mac
"If only we'd just believe like you do, right?"

I don't think it would be all that great if everybody believed like me, but at least there would be no NASCAR!

65 posted on 09/15/2001 1:24:55 PM PDT by parsifal
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To: vedicstar
"Pat knows Gods truth."

The same Pat who is in bed with the Chicoms?

Not to mention African dictators and slave-labor diamond mines.

66 posted on 09/15/2001 1:25:40 PM PDT by Frogurt
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To: Illbay
I have never in my life accused anyone of being a pawn of Satan, but you sure come close.

All these people spewing their venom against fundalmentalist Christians are doing the work of the chief of liars.

First of all, these terrorists are anything but fundamentalist. Do you even know what Fundamentalism means? It refers to conservative Christians who believe the Bible is literally true.

I don't know that God has abandoned America for it's evil ways. I think it is possible. God punishes those he loves and I am sure God has shown he loves America. He also punished Israel many times when they strayed.

I have never criticized Mormons on this forum or anywhere else although I disagree with them profoundly. I respect them for their conservative clean lifestyles, but for a self-described Mormon to come on this forum and spew lies about fundamentalist Christians is a little much.

One more thing. Just take a look at those who are attacking Falwell and Robertson and see if you want to be in their company. I have seen many of their posts on other threads and they are generally a sorry lot.

68 posted on 09/15/2001 1:39:50 PM PDT by yarddog
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To: vedicstar
All religious fanatics are the same.

Now, do you really think that is a fair statement? Religion doesn't make you less human. You are still imperfect. You still get angry, show poor judgement at times, make mistakes. There is a HUGE difference in everyday human imperfection and to the core evil TERRORISTS!

69 posted on 09/15/2001 1:41:44 PM PDT by Media2Powerful
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To: Free the USA
If you read the old testament prophets and take their words as the literal word of God you will come to the same conclusion as Falwell and Robertson.

This is a true statement.

70 posted on 09/15/2001 1:44:28 PM PDT by Mark17
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To: Frogurt
One is in dire need of prayer if they have to resort to Susie Bright to stimulate their sex life...as if they didn't find their own partner exciting..good grief.
71 posted on 09/15/2001 1:46:19 PM PDT by pray4liberty
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To: ihatemyalarmclock
Perhaps "saying something dumb that you regret later" is not so much a political thing as it is a brain thing.

It would have been wiser of Falwell to say exactly that, however, the man is a good man who believes in the Bibles definition of sin. He has a right to preach that.

72 posted on 09/15/2001 1:46:57 PM PDT by Media2Powerful
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To: Illbay
I have never had much animus for Falwell (Robertson is more vomit bait for me), but it is sobering that he talks one way before one kind of audience, where he lets it all hang out, and in a more sanitized way before a more general audience. I of course don't see him on a 700 Club broadcast. I see him as a panelist on Fox News or whatever, where is he quite palatable usually. It does seem that this tragedy is creating an irresistible temptation for folks to come out of the closet with their most honest beliefs. I guess that is a good thing by and large.
73 posted on 09/15/2001 1:47:41 PM PDT by Torie
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To: DallasSun
I don't think Rev. Graham has the courage of his convictions either. He made so many excuses for Bill Clinton during the impeachment, it wasn't funny. I was sorry to see the black hand of Bill taking the good Reverend's reputation down in the abyss with him.
74 posted on 09/15/2001 1:47:58 PM PDT by pray4liberty
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To: Media2Powerful
Why did NPR report on this? Why am I recieving e-mails from all over condemning Falwell? Even from prolife activists, with the part about the abortionists removed!
75 posted on 09/15/2001 1:49:09 PM PDT by hocndoc
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To: Illbay
I believe what I believe, but I do NOT tell others what THEY believe.

We will remember that the next time you come peddling through our neighborhood on your ten-speed.

77 posted on 09/15/2001 1:51:33 PM PDT by WalterSkinner
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To: doug from upland
Yes, his comments were out of line on that program. He has, however, expressed a lifetime of righteous comments for which I give him credit.

Sometimes it is the job of a preacher to tell people things they don't want to hear.

Falwell really hasn't said anything different for the last 20 years. It is only now that since people are paying attention that they are hearing this for the first time.

78 posted on 09/15/2001 1:53:17 PM PDT by pray4liberty
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To: Huck
I agree with you to a point. I just deeply respect Falwell, though I feel he made a mistake (okay, a BIG mistake) with his wording. I do believe that freedom of religion is a WORTHLESS phrase if a religious leader is censored by planned parenthood, the Washington Post, NBC, etc. Falwell has a right to preach against sin, as DEFINED IN THE BIBLE....which includes many of the things he listed.

It was out of line for him to imply they are responsible for the bombing, though I believe that interpretation is taken out of context. He was saying they are to blame for the country's moral bankruptcy, which removes the protection of a Holy God.

Graham said and believes the same thing. He was just smarter about his wording. I heard his daughter, Anne Graham Lott, say nearly exactly the same except for the part about they are to blame for the bombing. Evil happens to the righteous and the unrighteous alike.

Again, I do not think Falwell meant to say they are responsible for the bombing. However, in soundbite form I admit it sounds that way.

79 posted on 09/15/2001 1:53:34 PM PDT by Media2Powerful
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To: vedicstar
You are here again today spreading your particular brand of hatred . . . .

Bzzzzt. You're disqualified. You used the word "hatred" to attack another poster, thus displaying your bottomless leftist ignorance for all to see.

If I remember right, you were applauding the brutal murder of Catholic priests in India last year. What part of the defintion of "love" does that satisfy? Will you applaud when the Taliban murders the eight Christians they have in their clutches presently?

I bet you do, even if privately, like the coward you are.

80 posted on 09/15/2001 1:55:04 PM PDT by Kevin Curry
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