In case you missed this, Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson were
accused of being Christian Taliban by 'The O'Reilly Factor "No
Spin Zone" on the Fox News Channel. Fallwell made the mistake
of bringing up sin in the United States and that it probably
brought on the attack on September 11, 2001. O'Reilly was very
upset that Falwell might be destroying the Christian Right Movement
which elected President Bush. O'Reilly is a mouth piece for types
of behaviors that are not condoned under the "conservative"
New World Order according to his judgment, journalist and former
schoolteacher.
CRONKITE EXPLODES OVER FALWELL REMARK Walter Cronkite unleashed
a very harsh attack on religious broadcasters Jerry Falwell and
Pat Robertson, terming Falwell's remarks on the 700 Club about
the Sept. 11 terror attack "abominable." He implied
their God and the bombers' might be the same (TV Guide). Even
though Falwell apologized (mainly for not stressing the terrorists'
blame) for blaming the devastation on pagans, abortionists, homosexuals,
ACLU, etc., the "tolerant" liberal free speech lobby
could not tolerate this and came down very hard on him. Actually,
in divine "retribution" God has even allowed more-evil
enemy nations to chasten His erring people (see Habakkuk). Cronkite
in a 1998 fundraising letter for The Interfaith Alliance (its
national board has Unitarian, Catholic, NCC, and other liberals),
revealed his extreme left-wing bias against Falwell, the Christian
Coalition, etc. This "most trusted man in America"
said: "I work very hard at being a Christian." (Calvary Contender Newsletter Oct. 2001)
Pat Robertson Addresses Comments Made By Jerry Falwell September
17, 2001 PatRobertson.com - The 700 Club producers had booked
Jerry Falwell for a satellite interview. Rev. Falwell’s
initial remarks were completely in accord with what had been
said in preceding parts of the program, and then, unexpectedly,
he uttered a political statement of blame directed at certain
segments of the population that was severe and harsh in tone,
and, frankly, not fully understood by the three hosts of The
700 Club who were watching Rev. Falwell on a monitor. It was
this brief interchange with Rev. Falwell that was picked up by
People For The American Way, who for approximately the past fifteen
years have taped every single telecast of The 700 Club and unfortunately
take statements out of context and spin them to the press for
their own political ends. Rev. Falwell has issued a pointed clarification
of his statement, and Dr. Robertson said on Fox News’ The
Edge that he considered the remarks "totally inappropriate."
He does not wish to comment further on something that is not
personally in keeping with the spirit of prayer and sorrow that
has been evidenced by the staff of the Christian Broadcasting
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Jerry Falwell Apologizes By Jerry Falwell September 18, 2001
Jerry Falwell Ministries - Last Thursday during an appearance
on the 700 Club, in the midst of the shock and mourning of a
dark week for America, I made a statement that I should not have
made and which I sincerely regret. I apologize that, during a
week when everyone appropriately dropped all labels and no one
was seen as liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican,
religious or secular, I singled out for blame certain groups
of Americans. This was insensitive, uncalled for at the time,
and unnecessary as part of the commentary on this destruction.
The only label any of us needs in such a terrible time of crisis
is that of 'American.' I obviously did not state my theological
convictions very well and I stated them at a bad time.
During the difficult weeks ahead there will be much discussion
about the judgment of God. It is a worthy discussion for all
of us at a time when we are reminded of the fleeting nature of
life itself, but it is a complicated discussion. I do not know
if the horrific events of September 11 are the judgment of God,
but if they are, that judgment is on all of America--including
me and all fellow sinners--and not on any particular group. My
statements were understandably called divisive by some, including
those whom I mentioned by name in the interview. This grieves
me, as I had no intention of being divisive. In conclusion, I
blame no one but the hijackers and terrorists for the barbaric
happenings of September 11. We know, as Abraham Lincoln anguished
in his second inaugural address, that "The Almighty has
his own purposes," but as he said, "The judgments of
the Lord are true and righteous altogether." [
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