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Whether or not they accurately reflect what is in their hearts is between them and God.

Well said.

How about if somebody in your family was murdered and I came to the funeral and told you that God allowed them to be killed due to some sin you committed? That's not a hateful thing to say? I think it is.

Is your disapproval of Falwell & Robertson due to the statements they made shortly after September 11 or to the statements they've made about Islam?

Since it seems to be the former, here's the full story (Source: CNN - Falwell apologizes to gays, feminists, lesbians):

Falwell's original statement:

"I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People For the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularize America. I point the finger in their face and say 'you helped this happen.'"

Falwell then goes on to elucidate & apologize:

But in a phone call to CNN, Falwell said that only the hijackers and terrorists were responsible for the deadly attacks.

"I do believe, as a theologian, based upon many Scriptures and particularly Proverbs 14:23, which says 'living by God's principles promotes a nation to greatness, violating those principles brings a nation to shame,'" he said.

Falwell said he believes the ACLU and other organizations "which have attempted to secularize America, have removed our nation from its relationship with Christ on which it was founded."

"I therefore believe that that created an environment which possibly has caused God to lift the veil of protection which has allowed no one to attack America on our soil since 1812," he said.

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Falwell told CNN: "I would never blame any human being except the terrorists, and if I left that impression with gays or lesbians or anyone else, I apologize."

Some of these statements by Falwell are definitely not politically correct. But taking his clarification at face value, I see nothing wrong in what he said. In fact, I tend to agree. :)

Some of these statements by Falwell are definitely not politically correct. But taking his clarification at face value, I see nothing wrong in what he said. In fact, I tend to agree. :)

"Clarification"?
Falwell apologized for his statements and said they were wrong. Perhaps you missed that, since I don't see it included in your post.

_________ "Falwell said his comments were ill-timed, insensitive and divisive at a time of national mourning. President Bush had called the minister's statement inappropriate.

``In the midst of the shock and mourning of a dark week for America, I made a statement that I should not have made and which I sincerely regret,'' Falwell said.

He added: ``I want to apologize to every American, including those I named.''

(Rev. Falwell Apologizes for Remarks By KEVIN HALL The Associated Press AP-NY-09-17-01 2148EDT)

So which do you agree with?
His original statements or his apology saying those statement were wrong?