Rev. Falwell is dead

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18679412/

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I don't know if I'll be able to go on. Anyone like anything at Delaware today?

dont you blas feeme in here....lol....your betta think..think..blues bros,,

[dellinger63]

Sister Mary Stigmata already has the ruler out.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18679412/

RIP...I didn't agree with his positions for the most part and I feel the philosophy he promoted was harmful to this nation but he was a man of principle and I will at least respect that.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Sister Mary Stigmata already has the ruler out.

"the penguin"..and yes somer ill give him that.. a public religion figure who did not a) bilk his followers out of millions they dont have to give wile padding an absurd lifstyle
b) molest any alter boys
c) use the name rev as the call for reverse racial hatered...thus giving him the "outs" la jesse and al...........

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

"the penguin"..and yes somer ill give him that.. a public religion figure who did not a) bilk his followers out of millions they dont have to give wile padding an absurd lifstyle
b) molest any alter boys
c) use the name rev as the call for reverse racial hatered...thus giving him the "outs" la jesse and al...........

Well, he was consistant over the years, his remarks after 9-11 were..to me..shameful and his problems with gays destructive to the fabric of modern society. We do agree on abortion...although I wonder if repeal of Roe is the answer anymore. They had an interview that he did last week with C. Amanpour on CNN where he said that he was praying to his god for 20 more years of life...guess that didn't work out. I never take satisfaction at the end of a life, if he's right...he has a ticket to the christian heaven, if I'm right...he'll be back to try again.

[somerfrost]

And...it doesn't go unnoticed how some folks take any opportunity to slam Jesse Jackson. Not sure how that applies here but certainly not unexpected.

[SentToStud]

It's not public yey but I'm starting my own religous University.

The Sent 2 Stud College of Biblical Knowledge.

No altar boys. In fact, no altar. We'll be using strippers and a pole.

Signed,

Reverend Stud

p.s. RIP Rev Jerry. For good or bad, a man of determined principles.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I don't think it is inappropriate to compare and contrast publicly visible "reverends."

"Inappropriate" is your word, not mine. I said "not sure it applies here".

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I think a few things about Falwell are important to discuss. First, Falwell was an outspoken supporter of apartheid. He also supported racial segregation early in his career and spoke out against MLK and the Civil Rights Movement. He released The Clinton Chronicles, the story of it is too long, but I suggest taking a look into some of the facts involved in the making of it and the aftermath.
Speaking of 9/11 Falwell said "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." He later apologized.

His thoughts on homosexuals, "AIDS is the wrath of a just God against homosexuals." Nice. Real nice.

I guess it's good he didn't molest anyone, but excuse me if I don't give him credit for it.

All true! Besides abortion, I can't think of a single area of agreement that I have with him...perhaps if I looked closely, I'd find something.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

he was a snappy dresser.lol

I envy his healthy appetite for snacky...err old wives tales...err knowledge.

[Downthestretch55]

Of course my thoughts are for his family in their time of loss.

As for me...I won't miss him at all. He did his best, devoted his life, to misrepresent everything that Jesus was about.

I'd like to see what happens when he shows up in the "judgement seat" and he hears the words "I do not know you".

Elevator down, Jerry. Burn forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

And...it doesn't go unnoticed how some folks take any opportunity to slam Jesse Jackson. Not sure how that applies here but certainly not unexpected.

anytime is a good time to slam Jesse in my view.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

anytime is a good time to slam Jesse in my view.

high five jim "slap"

[Danzig]

well, whenever someone put up a thread (such as the one about ford) i always was a bit bothered that someone would post critical thoughts in such a thread, and at such a time.

so i'll just say that i hope falwell finds peace in repose.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Not "inappropriate" here means that I had no problem with hooves invoking Jackson's name in his post. The "reverse racial hatred" line was inappropriate, though. There is no such thing as "reverse racial hatred." The implication itself is racist.

ok its on now.........lol jessy is the krusty the clown of rev..and that makes al..side show bob.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You're probably right, but like I said the other day, restraint has never been my strong suit. It was hypocritical of me to do this because I gave DTS some crap about what he said about Ford after his death.

Maybe I'm a bit coldhearted in not feeling bad when someone who obviously had some serious prejudices and hates, dies. He could have been a great guy to those who knew him, but I doubt it.

DaHoss,
It's ok. It really is. I got over it.
In all honesty, I've only known one good "Jerry". It wasn't a Ford, a Bailey, or a Fallwell.
It was my pet rat. He grew to be 18 inches long before he died of old age.
I miss him so much. The grave I dug for him was over eight feet deep.
Now...for the other Jerry graves....I'll have to drink a six-pack before I visit them and hope my bladder holds out until the last one is finished.
PIP (piss in peace)

[brianwspencer]

I don't rejoice over anyone dying, but I do hope that in coverage of his passing the news outlets will portray him for what he really was and the things he said and the things he stood for instead of painting him as a real nice guy.

I admire his discipline to stay true to what he believes, even if I found most of it disgusting.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I don't rejoice over anyone dying, but I do hope that in coverage of his passing the news outlets will portray him for what he really was and the things he said and the things he stood for instead of painting him as a real nice guy.

I admire his discipline to stay true to what he believes, even if I found most of it disgusting.

my exact sentiments.