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Falwell

American  
[fawl-wel] / ˈfɔl wɛl /

noun

  1. Jerry L., 1933–2007, U.S. evangelist and political activist.


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Accused of “moral failure” by the fellowship, Bakker resigned and Falwell replaced him as president of PTL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Once there, Falwell examined the company ledgers and realized he had a problem.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Paul Weyrich, a Catholic and Republican politico, approached evangelical minister Jerry Falwell about creating a new political organization.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026

Falwell later said that he was only making a joke.

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026

We’re laughing anyway, like when Kissinger died, or Jerry Falwell, or even the queen.

From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2024

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