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- Born: August 11, 1933 in Lynchburg, VA, Virginia
- Spouse: Macel Pate
- Occupation: Protestant Christian Evangelist
- Founded Liberty University in 1971
- Led services at Thomas Road Baptist Church
- Died: May 15, 2007 in Lynchburg, Virginia
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Outspoken conservative televangelist Jerry Falwell was the founder of Liberty University and the influential Christian lobbying organization The Moral Majority. He died on May 15, 2007.
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Achievements
During his life Falwell founded Liberty University and the Moral Majority. He was also an outspoken activist for civil rights and a prolific author. -
Controversies
- Released political documentary The Clinton Chronicles
- Claimed Tinky Winky of Teletubbies was "a gay role model"
- Blamed September 11 attacks on groups including pagans, abortionists, feminists, gays and lesbians.
- Took Penthouse and Hustler magazines to court
- Investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Death
Falwell passed away on May 15, 2007, after suffering cardiac arrhythmia. He failed to appear at a morning appointment and was found unconscious and without a pulse in his office. It wasn't until 2:25 pm that afternoon that his death was confirmed. -
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Jerry Falwell Questions
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What are the best cocktails you can make with Ben and Jerrys ice cream? 2 AnswersHere are a few cocktails you can make using Ben and Jerry's ice cream: 1. Death by Chocolate Ingredients: * 2 scoops of any Ben and Jerry's chocolate ice cream ... read more -
Will you watch Jerry Seinfeld on The Jay Leno Show? 7 AnswersI look forward to seeing Jerry Seinfeld on the Jay Leno Show, but I am not looking forward to seeing Jay Leno in prime-time. Jay Leno was good where he was at 1... read more -
Why is Jerry Lundegaard, the character from the movie Fargo, in debt? 1 AnswerJerry Lundegaard purchased some brand new cars that he was trying to sell on the side, but a flim flam man named George Keagan took Jerry's money and ran. Jerry... read more -
Where can I find Ben and Jerry's Hubby Hubby ice cream outside of Vermont? 4 AnswersYou can purchase Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby anywhere Ben & Jerry's ice cream is sold. For right now, Hubby Hubby is only being sold in Vermont Scoop sh... read more
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Privatize Virginia's ABC stores? If Jerry Falwell was alive today... http://tinyurl.com/yem9cvx
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You shouldn't make fun of Jerry Falwell because he is God's first cousin.
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Before starting the Moral Majority Jerry Falwell became politically involved to fight desegregation #pX #christian (via @SgBz) #p2 #tcot
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Before starting the Moral Majority Jerry Falwell became politically involved to fight desegregation #pX #christian
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Jerry Falwell... What an EVIL man... I mean EVIL!
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