Slog - Comments on Falwell Obits http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits Jerry Falwell's death at 73 (confession: My first, karma-destroying response was to cheer. Sorry, God!) has prompted a swift reaction from the blogs. Grist: Falwell was "a paranoid, avaricious, hate-spewing enabler of America's basest lizard-brain impulses." Dispatches from the Culture Wars: "A shameless liar, a demagogue and a driving force for a variety of anti-liberty causes." Sadly, No!: "God Kills Falwell." Feministe: "Hope he's wearing asbestos underwear." Shakespeare's Sister: "If there is a god, may s/he show Mr. Falwell precisely as much compassion as he showed others during his lifetime." Gawker: "We guess if you say enough ignorant, intolerant shit... Copyright 2008 Tue, 15 May 2007 11:44:04 -0800 Tue, 15 May 2007 14:04:52 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe It's nice to see that everybody is glad he's dead. We won't see swift responses like this until Phelps is maggot food.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717042 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717042 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:44:39 -0800 Comment by gillsans It doesn't look like much work will be getting done today at Stranger HQ.

]]> gillsans http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717045 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717045 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:46:09 -0800 Comment by Gitai You need to hold a contest. The best depiction of Falwell suffering in hell wins a hundred bucks or a trip to Vegas or something.

]]> Gitai http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717051 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717051 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:49:21 -0800 Comment by Jason Robertson:
My wife and I have sent our condolences to Macel Falwell and her family. Jerry has been a tower of strength on many of the moral issues which have confronted our nation. Liberty University is a magnificent accomplishment and will prove a lasting legacy. Jerry’s courage and strength of convictions will be sadly missed in this time of increasing moral relativism. I join with the tens of thousands of his friends to mourn the passing of this extraordinary human being.

]]> Jason http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717053 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717053 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:50:55 -0800 Comment by john Is it not-so-odd to anyone else that Falwell's university is in Lynchburg?

]]> john http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717058 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717058 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:58:00 -0800 Comment by juris http://popcultureicon.livejournal.com/2916099.html

Was Falwell the real-world Peter Griffin? Or vice versa?

]]> juris http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717060 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717060 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 11:59:30 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Falwell roasting on an open fire.
Satan glad to see his knave.
God is just glad she's rid of him.
And it's Christmastime for the brave!

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717070 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717070 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:06:02 -0800 Comment by Jaysen Romney:



"An American who built and led a movement based on strong principles and strong faith has left us. He will be greatly missed, but the legacy of his important work will continue through his many ministries where he put his faith into action. Ann and I have had the honor to talk and meet with Reverend Falwell and get to know him as a man of deep personal faith and commitment to helping those around him. He will be forever remembered."

]]> Jaysen http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717072 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717072 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:08:02 -0800 Comment by Adam Will The Stranger be hosting a party tonight?

]]> Adam http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717076 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717076 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:10:45 -0800 Comment by matthew fisher wilder McCain once called Falwell "an agent of intolerance."

And here's McCain on Falwell's falling today:

"I join the students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University and Americans of all faiths in mourning the loss of Reverend Jerry Falwell.

"Dr. Falwell was a man of distinguished accomplishment who devoted his life to serving his faith and country.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Falwell's family at this difficult time."

...

Flip Flip Flippity Flop Flop And Ya Don't Stop

]]> matthew fisher wilder http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717077 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717077 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:11:48 -0800 Comment by tsm @10 - did you expect him - or any politician - to openly dance on the greasy fuck's grave? Public officials generally feel obliged to show some class, unlike you and I, who are free to say what everyone's really thinking.

]]> tsm http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717081 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717081 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:19:17 -0800 Comment by Stephanie He, being McCain, could have just said NOTHING, #11. There is no mandate that states you have to put out a public statement when someone dies. McCain's statement is just a pandering to the far Right, as usual these days.

]]> Stephanie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717088 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717088 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:27:04 -0800 Comment by monkey Not my own original thought but I agree... I'm glad Tammy Faye outlived him.

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717113 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717113 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:43:23 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Love thine enemies.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717119 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717119 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 12:50:44 -0800 Comment by elswinger At lunch I mentioned to a guy I work with that Jerry Fallwell was dead. He had never heard of him, and he's 31 and grew up in Oakland. I almost envy his ignorance.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717182 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/05/falwell_obits#c717182 Religion Tue, 15 May 2007 14:04:52 -0800