Jerry Falwell Dies at 73 - The Passing of a Legend?
Posted by: Denelle
The Rev. Jerry Falwell, conservative Christian evangelist, and founder of the Moral Majority passed away today. He was 73.
pictured here in 1987 on the Typhoon waterslide, fulfilling a pledge to "take the plunge" after a donation drive for PTL - in 1999 this was chosen as one of the top 100 photos of the century by the Associated Press
pictured here in 1987 on the Typhoon waterslide, fulfilling a pledge to "take the plunge" after a donation drive for PTL - in 1999 this was chosen as one of the top 100 photos of the century by the Associated Press
Throughout his career Falwell was nothing if not controversial (anyone remember - gay Teletubbies or 9/11 a punishment from God) and yet he managed to bring "fundamentalist" Christianity into the mainstream media, which has undoubtedly opened many doors and created great opportunites for people, like us, who fall into that category.
Falwell was also famous for taking on homosexuality, publications like Hustler and Playgirl, criticizing President Clinton for his sexual behavior and founding Liberty University.
It may seem strange or maybe it is because the events happened during my most impressionable years, but the overwhelming memory that I have of Falwell has him in the middle of the PTL/Jim Bakker scandal.
I wonder what legacy he will leave with the rest of the world.
