Falwell

[ fawl-wel ]

/ ˈfɔl wɛl /

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noun

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

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In early August, Falwell was put on leave after he posted on social media a picture of himself holding a glass containing a dark liquid and standing with an unrelated pregnant woman.
Liberty University sues ex-president Jerry Falwell Jr., alleging breach of contract and cover-up of scandal|Nick Anderson|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
The suit filed Thursday in Lynchburg Circuit Court marked another twist in the saga of Falwell’s messy departure last year from Liberty.
Liberty University sues ex-president Jerry Falwell Jr., alleging breach of contract and cover-up of scandal|Nick Anderson|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
Falwell told The Post in August that he was resigning in part because he did not want to bring embarrassment to the school because of his wife’s behavior.
Jerry Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, says school damaged his reputation|Susan Svrluga, Sarah Pulliam Bailey|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
The board launched an independent investigation to examine university operations during Falwell’s tenure.
Jerry Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, says school damaged his reputation|Susan Svrluga, Sarah Pulliam Bailey|October 29, 2020|Washington Post

Falwell, who served as president of Liberty University since 2007, resigned after pressure from the school’s board.
The karmic deliciousness of Falwell’s downfall|Kevin Naff|September 1, 2020|Washington Blade
Remember, Jerry Falwell himself, in a 1965 sermon called “Ministers and Marches,” denounced mixing religion and politics.
The Coming GOP-Evangelical Divorce|Michael Tomasky|March 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
His late colleague Jerry Falwell said Jan. 1, 2000, would mark the apocalypse, then changed his prediction to 2006.
How to Prepare for December 21, 2012? Preppers Weigh In|Andrew Carter|December 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Jerry Falwell died in 2007, and last month, Dr. James C. Dobson left Focus on the Family, which he had led since 1977.
The Religious Right's 10 Favorite Candidates|Samuel P. Jacobs|March 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This theology has done as much to bolster conservative ideology as the naked politicking of Falwell and Robertson.
The Man Who Made God His ATM|Michelle Goldberg|December 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
National security has become part of the culture wars, only with Dick Cheney as the new Jerry Falwell.
What If Cheney's Right?|Reihan Salam|May 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST