Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Christopher Hitchens on Jerry Falwell

Mr. Hitchens and I disagree on the Iraq War, but he’s spot on when it comes to religious fundamentalism in general, and Falwell in particular. Those of us who are old enough to have lived through his rise to power have always seen him as the enemy of liberty he truly was.

Condolences to Mr. Falwell’s family, but it would be dishonest for me not to bid good riddance to one of the people who would turn America into Jesusland with the complicity of his congregation and his political influence at every level of government.

It’ll be interesting to see how the good Reverend is memorialized in various media outlets, that’s for damned sure!

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From: Fight Fanaticism
Date: May 16, 2007 8:34 AM

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From: Cheryl
Date: May 16, 2007 8:01 AM

Thanks to: Atheist ApologetiX

Oh, and Kathie Mullen drew a fabulous cartoon in Jerry’s honor, and she’s given me permission to post a copy here. Damn, I envy people with artistic talent!  Enjoy!