Jerry Falwell was not a friend to the liberal cause, to put it lightly. But the good reverend has passed away, and it is always sad to see a human being die, regardless of what you think about the person. So a eulogy is probably in order. However, since I did not know the reverend personally, it seems appropriate to let the reverend speak for himself.
On Homosexuality...
AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals.
But I don't believe anyone begins a homosexual.
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 all of us are born heterosexual, physically created with a plumbing that's heterosexual, and created with the instincts and desires that are basically, fundamentally, heterosexual.
I truly cannot imagine men with men, women with women, doing what they were not physically created to do, without abnormal stress and misbehavior.
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.
On Religion...
And, these Islamic fundamentalists, these radical terrorists, these Middle Eastern monsters are committed to destroying the Jewish nation, driving her into the Mediterranean, conquering the world.
But I do know the Scientology Church, like the Moslems, has a pretty hard, strong grip on their constituents.
Christians, like slaves and soldiers, ask no questions.
I think the Moslem faith teaches hate.
If you're not a born-again Christian, you're a failure as a human being.
There's been a concerted effort to steal Christmas.
God continues to lift the curtain and allow the enemies of America to give us probably what we deserve.
On Climate Change...
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.
The whole global warming thing is created to destroy America's free enterprise system and our economic stability.
It is God's planet - and he's taking care of it. And I don't believe that anything we do will raise or lower the temperature one point.
On Politics...
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.
My problem is not with the intentions of the Bush presidency. My problem is where it might go under his successors.
The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.
R.I.P Reverend.
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