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Part One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right

Behind the Bastards

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How Does Pastoring Work?

In 1956, at age 22, Jerry Falwell founded a church of his own. He made himself the pastor and he started preaching. By making the jump to television, Falwell became one of the pioneers of televangelism. The Old Time Gospel Hour was a direct imitation of the radio preacher his mother had loved.

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