One Down........

So Jerry Falwell is dead. I feel a little conflicted right now, because when someone dies you're supposed to be magnanimous and charitable and gloss over their shortcomings. But I can't do that. The man was a pig. He was evil. He was the furthest thing from a true Christian.

Read the words of Jerry Falwell:

God hates homosexuality

Fred Phelps does not give the religious right a bad name (see above)

[Vice President Gore] recently praised the lesbian actress who plays 'Ellen' on ABC Television...I believe he may even put children, young people, and adults in danger by his public endorsement of deviant homosexual behavior...Our elected leaders are attempting to glorify and legitimize perversion.

Someone must not be afraid to say, 'moral perversion is wrong.' If we do not act now, homosexuals will 'own' America!...If you and I do not speak up now, this homosexual steamroller will literally crush all decent men, women, and children who get in its way...and our nation will pay a terrible price!

AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.

Billy Graham is the chief servant of Satan in America.

But I don't believe anyone begins a homosexual.

Christians, like slaves and soldiers, ask no questions.

God continues to lift the curtain and allow the enemies of America to give us probably what we deserve.

Homosexuality is Satan's diabolical attack upon the family that will not only have a corrupting influence upon our next generation, but it will also bring down the wrath of God upon America.

I believe that global warming is a myth. And so, therefore, I have no conscience problems at all and I'm going to buy a Suburban next time.

I do not believe we can blame genetics for adultery, homosexuality, dishonesty and other character flaws.

If you're not a born-again Christian, you're a failure as a human being.

The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.

We will see a breakdown of the family and family values if we decide to approve same-sex marriage, and if we decide to establish homosexuality as an acceptable alternative lifestyle with all the benefits that go with equating it with the heterosexual lifestyle.

I am such a strong admirer and supporter of George W. Bush that if he suggested eliminating the income tax or doubling it, I would vote yes on first blush.

Jerry Falwell was a hateful, evil person. He claimed to be a Christian, but violated one of the two commandments of Jesus: love your neighbor as yourself. I feel no pity for the man. The world is good to be rid of him.