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Is Jerry Falwell America's Taliban?
9-14-2001 | brianbaldwin@hotmail.com

Posted on 09/14/2001 11:54:59 PM PDT by Brian_Baldwin

Is Jerry Falwell America's Taliban?

I do not know a lot about Jerry Falwell since I am not interested in his religion. Of course, I am familiar with him as a media icon of sorts, and have seen him on television giving commentary on current events as a guest of news talk programs on the networks, such as MSNBC or FOX. Even though I do not necessarily agree with some of the viewpoints which I have heard him express, and since I have no interest in his religion there is sometimes a disconnection between reality as I see it and his religious viewpoint as to why things happen in this world, nevertheless I have admired some of his works and was positive about what I would call a bravery in his personality, a motif of bravery in his openness about his convictions. I want to again clarify, that I am not familiar with everything Reverend Falwell has said either in the past or present since I do not regularly listen to him and certainly do not count myself as one of his enthusiasts.

Of the little that I am familiar of him, my positive feelings about him have now changed due to a recent comment he has made, and I have to seriously ask whether he might be a nut or something, and I don't mean to call him a nut as an insult but rather question if he might have mental problems. Current events, as related to the recent terrorist attack by what appears to be the Osama Bin Laden network of Islamic terrorist fanatics and the religious nut-case government of the Taliban in Afghanistan all converged with this rather odd person's statement, the statement by this Falwell to the effect that America got what it deserved in the form of God's wrath as manifest in this terrorist attack, God's punishment on America because there are too many lesbians, homosexuals, and abortions in America.

Again, Reverend Falwell said in so many words is that civil liberties groups, homosexuals and abortion supporters are partially responsibility for the terrorist attacks which turned God's anger against America, and that what happened to the people in New York, (including one of my own) is "what we deserve".

hmmmm . . . Sounds like Jerry's god agrees with the same god those suicidal sammies who just murdered our people in N.Y. worship. In fact it sounds like Jerry's god and their god is the same god. Because, well, what he is saying is, and it really doesn't matter now if he denies that he is saying this because if what I have just quoted is accurate then he is in fact saying that his God, whoever that is, blew up the WTC because that is what we deserve because there are too many ACLU types and homos running around in America, abortion, etc..

Excuse me, but isn't that what he said? . . . and so, excuse me, but this man is a lunatic and please don't let him or his god anywhere near my house because I have children I have to protect from mentals.

Accounting for what I understand he said, then what this man is, is America's Taliban. Please do not let this man have any political say or power in this nation, because we don't need this kind of Taliban voodoo at any level of power or government in the good ol' USA because such a man if put in any position of leadership would be a menace to world stability and a possible inspiration for followers of this type of cultism to potentially engage in terrorism. It also worries me, and I have to ask, does President Bush have anything to do with this apparent mental case?

Now, as anyone who knows me will tell you, I am no friend of abortionists, and though I have some friends who are homosexual it is a fact that when it comes to political opinnion regarding some of the homosexual agenda the gays and lesbians radicals probably consider me Public Enemy Numer One as they do of Falwell, but . . . I have no doubt, considering the statement of Falwell, that if his type of cultism took over the country, while the Afghan Taliban is aggressive towards it's 'enemies' and the Falwell Taliban would likely not be engaged in systematic aggressive attacks on others - though even this could be possible - there is little doubt that the Falwell Taliban would indeed be a Taliban of sorts in America, and the end of liberty sacrificed to kookiness and live-choking oppression and terror.

There is a lot to admire about President Bush, especially in light of his handling of this recent act of war upon the United States. I hope the President or his Administration has made some comment regarding this scary and frankly lunatic statement by the Falwell preacher, denouncing it as it should. I am concerned that it appears this man might have some following, also the kookiness of his position is disconcerting because it is rather reminiscent of a few, very few but scary, Christians who call themselves supporters of Bush because they think, and quite frankly from the way they act seem to worship, Bush as some sort of Christian President of a status of infallibility - that is it would not matter what Bush did even if he started throwing baby kittens to their death out of Air Force One, it's all justified because he is Pope President of sorts, the infallible anointed President of The New Jerusalem, amen. Somebody better tell Bush, because I don't think he considers himself as such even though it appears some do.

My greatest respect goes to Christians, whom I love. In fact, one of my concerns is how Christians are being turned into the next Jews for the gas chambers by the liberal fascists. Secularism in government is very important, however, so I suppose that Mr. Falwell is eagerly expecting a terrorist truck bomb to slam into the front door of my house, the punishment vented by his god upon me for which I so richly deserve. Who knows, considering our current state of national security and intelligence operations this even might very well take place, but it certainly has nothing to do with God's vengeance upon me.


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To: steve-b
Exhibit C : FR's anti-Christians
161 posted on 09/15/2001 4:01:18 PM PDT by Byron_the_Aussie
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To: Cultural Jihad
I suggest that you learn to read the English language.
162 posted on 09/15/2001 4:03:11 PM PDT by steve-b
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To: Byron_the_Aussie
Hey Byron, condolences also, for the many Aussies that were killed in the World Trade Center attack. I wonder if these human swine (and I used the term "swine" for a reason) are now scratching their heads, and thinking maybe what they did was not such a good idea. I believe Admiral Yamamoto did the same thing. The giant is awake, and a terrible resolve is rising in America. May we rip out their hearts, and bury them in pig skins.
163 posted on 09/15/2001 4:06:33 PM PDT by Mark17
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To: steve-b
..Er, no he hasn't...

Nice to see you suddenly show up to fan the embers, Stevie. Running searches on "OWK", again?

Puppy love's soooo cute.

164 posted on 09/15/2001 4:07:14 PM PDT by Byron_the_Aussie
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To: steve-b
They treated Isaiah and Jeremiah the same way Falwel is being treated now. He speaks the truth, and we don't like it.
165 posted on 09/15/2001 4:07:36 PM PDT by joyful1
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To: southern rock
This is Falwell's opinion. He has a right to it.

Falwell is an sleaze, who has deliberately and selfishly chosen to divide us in the hour when unity is most needed. That is my opionion. I have a right to it.

166 posted on 09/15/2001 4:09:48 PM PDT by steve-b
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To: Mark17
Hello Mark, that's very thoughtful of you, to think of the Aussie dead, at a time like this. I can tell you everyone here is thinking of you guys and what your country is going through. This country is just torn up by what has happened. God bless the President and the US military and guide them in the terrible job that has to be done now. All the best, B.

American Consulate, Sydney, Australia

167 posted on 09/15/2001 4:19:35 PM PDT by Byron_the_Aussie
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To: joyful1
Haven't any of you read about the two temples in Jeruselum destroyed? God's prophets foretold it both times. God's prophets are telling us now what we don't want to hear. Yes, Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson are prophets. Our punishement has begun,as seen in the attacks last Tuesday. If you will read the Bible you'll recall that God uses evil governments to punish his people. If we don't recognize and repent our sins including sins of abortion, homosexual and perverted sexuality, rampant drug abuse, lukewarm worship, we will go the way of God's faithful as depicted in the Bible. Destruction, terror, desolation, and exile. God's words are not idle, He will punish the nation that turns from Him. USA has turned away from God.
168 posted on 09/15/2001 4:21:14 PM PDT by joyful1
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To: Byron_the_Aussie
American Consulate, Sydney, Australia

I spent 2 weeks in Sydney, in 1971. I went up in the Australia Square building, and also went up in the Pylon Lookout of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, before the Opera House was complete. I believe Circular Quay was right next to it. I stayed at the Australia Hotel, in Walamaloo. I think that was where Gen McArthur stayed, after he left the Philippines. I also saw pinch gut, Ft Denizon in the harbor. I think it is kind of like their version of Alcatraz.

Regards, my friend.

169 posted on 09/15/2001 4:36:11 PM PDT by Mark17
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To: joyful1
Until people of the world learn to respect and accept each other for who they are, these types of horrors will continue.

Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson disgustingly exhibit the worst kind of intolerance, just as Osama bin Laden and his ilk. God created everyone and everyone's differences should be celebrated, not reviled. The world has no chance of evolving until this happens.
170 posted on 09/15/2001 5:19:08 PM PDT by BuddhaGirl
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To: goodieD
You don't know what was happening in those planes and for you to judge the actions of deceased people who were thrown into this unbelievable situation to make some kind of worthless political statement is disgusting. Easy for you to play Mr.Toughguy on the ground isn't it? You are beneath contempt.
171 posted on 09/15/2001 7:58:52 PM PDT by Greg Weston
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To: BuddhaGirl
People who equate a Christian leader with Osama bin Laden, under the subterfuge of denouncing divisions, who in fact are busy fostering divisions by their unjust denunciation, deserve a closer scrutiny.

BuddhaGirl moral-liberal since September 13th, 2001

172 posted on 09/15/2001 8:51:58 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: BuddhaGirl
God created everyone and everyone's differences should be celebrated, not reviled.

God created rapists and thieves and terrorists. And yet Americans do not celebrate their differences; only moral-liberals do.

173 posted on 09/15/2001 8:54:26 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: joyful1
If you will read the Bible you'll recall that God uses evil governments to punish his people.

And most noteworthy is the fate of those nations so used by God did not fare very well themselves shortly thereafter.

174 posted on 09/15/2001 8:56:19 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: Cultural Jihad
Under closer scrutiny I am a "compassionate" liberal. What a pity you do not show compassion. Yet, your name is a violent one...jihad. "Christian" jihad, "Moslem" jihad - there is no difference. Both declared in the name of God, but both so wrong. Both intolerant and both attempting to force their views down peoples' throats.

I wish Jerry Falwell and Osama bin Laden the highest possible evolution and rebirth. :::smile:::
175 posted on 09/15/2001 10:32:34 PM PDT by BuddhaGirl
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To: BuddhaGirl
I wish Jerry Falwell and Osama bin Laden the highest possible evolution and rebirth. :::smile:::

No. Rebirth is available only to those who were born in Hindu or Buddhist families, not those who were born into Christian or Muslim ones. :::watches your smile turn into a shudder:::

176 posted on 09/15/2001 10:52:20 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: BuddhaGirl
Both intolerant and both attempting to force their views down peoples' throats.

It's just your karma to have it so forced, apparently.

177 posted on 09/15/2001 10:53:55 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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To: Cultural Jihad
Hmm...let me enlighten you. Rebirth actually happens to all sentient human beings...no matter what spiritual path they follow.

And the karma that one accumulates in one's life determines the type of rebirth - whether into one of happiness or into one of suffering. So watch your actions, Jihad. :::smile:::
178 posted on 09/15/2001 10:59:42 PM PDT by BuddhaGirl
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To: ALL that have read the bible
And I also called Falwell's remarks a disgrace. He isn't speaking of the mystery of suffering. Reverend Billy Graham did that today when he said he honestly doesn't know why God permits suffering, but that he simply has faith that God is sovereign.

All that have read the bible, help me out here............didn't Israel condemn and kill All their prophets??
179 posted on 09/15/2001 11:09:00 PM PDT by dubyagee
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To: BuddhaGirl
Hmm...let me enlighten you. Someone who is born into a Christian, Jewish, or Muslim family is offered only their current lifetime. Had you been born into a Buddhist or Hindu family, rebirth would have been one of the graces which God could have bestowed upon you. But since you weren't, then you don't. Come back after your savikalpa samadhi and we can talk some more. :::no need for me to look in books:::
180 posted on 09/15/2001 11:11:46 PM PDT by Cultural Jihad
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