A new documentary exposes the truth about the religious right - The Washington Post

In supporting Trump, Falwell and the religious right got exactly what they had spent two generations working for. Trump gave them three new Supreme Court justices willing to ignore popular opinion, throw out precedent and overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that guaranteed a right to an abortion. Today's Supreme Court is their court...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/made-by-history/2022/11/16/falwell-religious-right-herschel-walker/

 

'God Forbid' Jerry Falwell Jr. actually practiced what he preached

After watching "God Forbid," you may wonder how so many evangelicals could have looked up to a man who Granda claims liked to film his wife having sex with a younger man and who, at the very least, says he knew about their sexual affair and "let it go on." What you won't wonder about, however, is why so many evangelicals continue to remain so low key about Falwell's reported transgressions or continue to send their children to Liberty. 

Simply put, power is more important that morality to them. On every level…

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/god-forbid-jerry-falwell-jr-actually-practiced-what-he-preached-n1300493

‘It’s do as I say, not as I do’: the lurid fall of evangelical pariah Jerry Falwell Jr

"I hope that people will see how potentially dangerous this level of hypocrisy is. There is no consistency. There is no ideology. It's power and profit. Morality is a cudgel. Not to quote the Bible or anything, but we used to live and teach our children the golden rule: do unto others as you would have done unto you. Now it's do as I say, not as I do. That's power and privilege and those are the kinds of people that we as a country are now elevating into office. It's not going to end well."

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/01/god-forbid-sex-scandal-hulu-falwell-documentary

The Future of the Supreme Court (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #411)

— What will the Supreme Court look like after Stephen Breyer's retirement? (2:36)

— Jerry Falwell, Jr. opened up about his past in a lengthy Vanity Fair profile. (13:45)

— A Mississippi mayor wants to withhold funds from the local library unless they purge all LGBTQ+ books. (30:47)

— A Georgia mayor's first act was to ask everyone to join him in communion. (37:06)

— An AME Zion bishop was arrested for defrauding churches of millions of dollars. (41:14)

— A pro-choice activist took an abortion pill on live TV to show how simple it is. (47:54)
Interview: 

https://audioboom.com/posts/8020646-ep-411-the-future-of-the-supreme-court

The Shocking Lawsuit Against Liberty U. (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Athiest podast #384)

— Everyone should feel bad about the priest who resigned after getting caught using Grindr. (4:20)

— 12 women sued Liberty University for enabling sexual abuse and their stories are horrifying. This story contains graphic details and may be disturbing for many listeners. (35:26)
Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-k5vr2-f537196

In final years at Liberty, Falwell spent millions on pro-Trump causes - POLITICO

The nonprofit university's think tank ran Facebook ads to "pray for our president," with Donald Trump's image.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/14/jerry-falwell-trump-liberty-university-444661

Jerry Falwell's Holy Trinity (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Athiest podast #337)

This week, they all revolved around Jerry Falwell, his wife Becki, and the Pool Boy.
Interview:
https://soundcloud.com/friendly-atheist-podcast/ep-337-jerry-falwells-holy-trinity

Friendly Atheist Podcast · Ep. 337 - Jerry Falwell's Holy Trinity

Christian nationalism's insidious hold on America is not an overnight phenomenon - Review

The unwavering devotion of pious, church-going fundamentalist Christians to President Donald Trump—undoubtedly the most impious, worldly, and sin-drenched president in American history—is an ongoing source of astonishment. How exactly did this happen? ...
https://www.dailykos.com/story/2020/4/2/1933440/-Review-Christian-nationalism-s-insidious-hold-on-America-is-not-an-overnight-phenomenon

Who but a demon could impeach God’s chosen one? - The Washington Post

If you're surprised public support for impeachment has fallen, you're not paying attention.....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/11/25/who-demon-could-impeach-gods-chosen-one/

Falwell Jr. says FBI to investigate 'criminal conspiracy' at Liberty University - The Hill

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. told Hill.TV on Tuesday that he has begun sharing information with the FBI in what he alleged was a criminal conspiracy against him by former board members at the school.....
https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/460699-jerry-fallwell-jr-calls-fbi-to-investigate-criminal-conspiracy-at-liberty

‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ Truth’: Jerry Falwell’s Aides Break Their Silence - POLITICO

More than two dozen current and former Liberty University officials describe a culture of fear and self-dealing at the largest Christian college in the world....
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/09/jerry-falwell-liberty-university-loans-227914

The Evangelical, the ‘Pool Boy,’ the Comedian and Michael Cohen - The New York Times

Jerry Falwell Jr. defied expectations when he supported Donald J. Trump in 2016. Now details are emerging about behind-the-scenes maneuvering before the endorsement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/18/us/trump-falwell-endorsement-michael-cohen.html

Michael Cohen Fixed Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Problem. Then the Evangelical Leader Went to Bat for Trump - Mother Jones

Donald Trump's onetime lawyer and fixer helped line up a crucial endorsement for his boss on the eve of the Iowa caucuses in 2016, securing the support of prominent evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. According to Reuters, Falwell's endorsement came months after Cohen had done him a very big solid: Cohen helped Falwell and his wife prevent racy “personal” photos from becoming public....
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/05/michael-cohen-fixed-jerry-falwell-jr-s-problem-then-the-evangelical-leader-went-to-bat-for-trump/

Trump retweets Jerry Falwell Jr. suggesting his term should be extended by two years - The Hill

President Trump on Sunday retweeted a post from Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/442222-trump-retweets-jerry-falwell-jr-suggesting-his-term-should-be-extended

Claiming two years of his presidency were ‘stolen,’ Trump suggests he’s owed overtime - The Washington Post

The idea came from Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty University, who said the president deserved "reparations" because of the Russia investigation. Trump appeared to endorse the call.....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/05/06/claiming-two-years-his-presidency-were-stolen-trump-suggests-hes-owed-overtime/

The Senator Who Didn't Swear An Oath On The Bible (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podcast #251)

Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. 
— The religious makeup of the new Congress and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema‘s oath of office. (1:47)
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can dance and conservatives are furious. (25:28)
— Rep. Rashida Tlaib told a crowd the Democratic House would ITMFA. (31:30)
— What Sen. Elizabeth Warren‘s presidential campaign could mean. (35:40)
— Preacher John Piper wants you to “marry your Bible” this year. (39:12)
— Female Mormon missionaries can wear pants now. (41:02)
— Jerry Falwell, Jr. said there’s nothing Donald Trump can do to lose the support of evangelical leaders. (45:46)
— An experiment to lure Jewish families to Alabama for $50,000 per family didn’t work. (50:55)

Jerry Falwell Jr. slams homeless in bonkers interview praising Trump: ‘A poor person never gave anyone a job’ - Raw Story

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. on Tuesday gave an interview to the Washington Post about the relationship between evangelical Christians and President Donald Trump -- and it's loaded with logical howlers, factual inaccuracies, and just plain gibberish. ....
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/01/jerry-falwell-jr-slams-homeless-bonkers-interview-praising-trump-poor-person-never-gave-anyone-job/

'Toxic Christianity': the evangelicals creating champions for Trump - the guardian

Three times a week, 15,000 students stream into the Vines Center, a huge silver-domed building on the campus of Liberty University for "convocation", an intoxicating mix of prayer, political rally and entertainment. Thousands more watch a live stream of the event. ....
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/21/evangelical-christians-trump-liberty-university-jerry-falwell

Conservatives and Christians need to stop electing ‘nice guys’ | TheHill - Jerry Falwell Jr.

Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. is blasting Republican leaders as "a bunch of wimps," and suggesting that conservatives and Christians should stop electing "nice guys."...
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/409151-jerry-falwell-jr-conservatives-and-christians-need-to-stop-electing

Jerry Falwell Jr. says Sessions has lost evangelical support - POLITICO

The Liberty University president says he has urged Trump to fire the attorney general.....
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/08/27/jerry-falwell-donald-trump-fire-jeff-sessions-797854