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Heretic Happy Hour
#162: What's Up Doc?: God Forbid (HOTW: Bart Ehrman)
Aug 29, 2023
Religious scholar Bart Ehrman challenges traditional interpretations of the book of Revelation, revealing its violent portrayal of God. The podcast discusses the negative consequences of the futuristic view of prophecy and Christian Zionism, along with the scandal of Jerry Falwell Jr. and the hypocrisy of destructive figures. It explores the history of the religious right, from their focus on segregation to their targeting of the LGBTQ community and abortion.
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- The scandal involving Jerry Falwell Jr. exposes the deep-rooted trauma, power dynamics, and hypocrisy within the influential Christian institution of Liberty University.
- Jerry Falwell Jr.'s involvement in the scandal raises doubts about the authenticity of his faith and the impact of his actions on the religious community.
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Jerry Falwell Jr. and the scandalous pool boy affair
Jerry Falwell Jr., the president of Liberty University, and his wife Becky were involved in a scandalous affair with a pool boy named Giancarlo. The scandal included sexual encounters, real estate deals, and the exposure of hypocritical behavior. Giancarlo was groomed by the Falwells, given financial incentives, and drawn into a complex web of relationships. The scandal shed light on the deep-rooted trauma, power dynamics, and hypocrisy within the Falwell family and the influential Christian institution of Liberty University.
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