Hysteria This F*cking Guy: Jerry Falwell
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Oct 26, 2025 Dive into the scandalous life of Jerry Falwell, the founder of white Christian Nationalism. Discover how he exploited pregnant teens and fueled homophobia to gain power. Explore his shift from a pastor to a political operator, uniting conservatives through the Moral Majority. Uncover the dark side of his fundraising tactics, including using fear during the AIDS crisis. Investigate his controversial remarks post-9/11 and the legacy he left behind. Was he a schemer or a true believer in his harmful ideologies?
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Founder Of Modern Christian Nationalism
- Jerry Falwell built a political movement by converting religious fear into organized political power.
- His blend of televangelism and data collection turned believers into a reliable voter and donor bloc.
Televangelist Fundraising Machine
- Falwell grew Old Time Gospel Hour from radio into a TV fundraising machine that hawked trinkets for donations.
- He repeatedly asked for money and promised free teaching materials to capture names and monthly tithes.
From Pulpit To Political Organizer
- Falwell shifted from preaching to political organizing as social change threatened his interests.
- He reframed cultural issues to mobilize followers and expand his power beyond the pulpit.
