No he didn't. He called for a spiritual renewal. This applies to everyone, obedient Christians and new pilgrims. Everyone. Not just some sinners. Not just "them". And nowhere did he even hint that the conduct of Americans was to blame for this, or that God was punishing us. He said he doesn't know why God permits suffering. There are a lot of people here at FR who claim to know. And like Mr. Falwell, they not only know that God has intervened to punish us for the conduct of some of us, they actually know WHICH specific sins and sinners the Lord has singled out. It's really quite extraordinary.
If the Reverend Graham doesn't know, maybe he ought to read his Bible again.
Perhaps God permits suffering as a last resort to bring his children back to Him? That we won't think of Him unless we're in trouble? The whole nation is turning to prayer because, perhaps for the first time, we realize that there is no safety apart from the Divine?
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.