A FAREWELL TO FALWELL

Today, as citizens throughout the World and the United States turned on their televisions, and read their newsprint, the headlines read...

Jerry Falwell dead at 73.

While I am saddened at the death of a fellow member of humanity I am reminded of the sadness that Mr. Falwell has allegedly helped to create in the lives of many Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Inter-gendered people.

I believe that, through this event the under served of the world who may have suffered from the impacts of the example of "Christ" which was so profoundly visible in the life, word, and ministry of the friends of Falwell, may through this triadic experience a greater sense of what the Conservatives often speak of...

a Culture of Compassion.

I am truly saddened for the families of the Falwell's and hope that this tragedy will bring them closer to the truth... the truth that Jesus came to give life to everyone that all may live in true abundance!

Since the United States was founded on the principles of prosperity, the Melting pot of our modern society molds many of us to embrace the values of tolerance, equality, and empowerment that became focus of our faith(s) and values.

While I disagree with the fundamental views of Mr. Jerry Falwell, I reflect upon the example that he has led for so many and pray that the course of correction within the Evangelical Movement may finally begin.

Only when this happens can Christ heal the hurting and help the hopeless.

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