R.I.P. Jerry Falwell

Well, Jerry Falwell has gone to meet his maker. I was never a big fan of the man, but at least he wasn't as revolting as certain other hypocritical ministers who continually grab as much media attention as possible. What I find disturbing is the hatred and venom people are spewing now that he's gone. The resident atheists at Slate.com are commenting on how he's rotting in hell, which is the peak of hate-fueled stupidity. If there is no God, then there is no hell. If he is in hell, then all the atheists better start getting ready to join him there when they die. I also decided to quit following a person on one of my twitter lists, because she just wouldn't shut up about him. You'd think he came over to her house when she was little and killed her puppy!! Why such hatred and anger? You know who should be glad he's gone home? All of us Christians who lose our credibility every time those televangelists say something stupid! Jerry Falwell says a Teletubby is gay and suddenly all Christians think a Teletubby is gay. Pat Robertson says some 3rd world tyrant should be assassinated, and suddenly all Christians think some 3rd world tyrant should be assassinated. Incidentally, while we may not approve of some of the activities that go on there, we don't think New Orleans got hit by Katrina as punishment for it's sins.

So unless Falwell killed your puppy when you were a child, give him a break and let him rest in peace...