Posts tagged Jerry Falwell Jr.
Liberty University And Jerry Falwell Jr. Reach Settlement Agreement

Liberty University and its former president Jerry Falwell Jr. have reached an agreement to settle all outstanding disputes and lawsuits between the two parties. A statement said the two reached a mutual understanding about the retirement and severance Liberty will pay to Falwell.

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Lil Nas X Marks Comeback In Controversial Fashion With ‘J Christ’

(REVIEW) Famous musician Lil Nas X is making his “comeback” to music — to do it, he’s paying homage to Jesus, “who had the greatest comeback of all time.” The single, “J Christ,” and its music video are saturated with over-the-top, “scandalous” religious images that have generated more than their fair share of controversy.

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A Post-Falwell Liberty: A Large Christian College Returns to its Roots

Inside the latest changes rocking Liberty University: the unconventional replacement of longtime board chairman Allen McFarland came on the same day that Liberty filed a lawsuit against its former president and founder’s son, Jerry Falwell Jr. As the school works to remove Falwell Jr.’s influence, it shows signs of returning to its foundational roots.

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In the year of the pandemic, counting down the top 10 religion stories of 2020

This week’s Weekend Plug-in counts down the top 10 religion stories of 2020, as determined by the Religion News Association. Also: our usual Friday roundup of the top reads in the world of faith.

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Investigation Into Liberty University Now Open

The investigation on Liberty University during the tenure of Jerry Falwell Jr. has officially opened, as the school announced forensic accounting firm Baker Tilly US will head the investigation. Additionally, the school has launched a website which can be used to report misconduct to the team.

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Dirty words spice up the week's religion news — not for the first time

This week’s Weekend Plug-in summary highlights religion news related to a new book by Michael Cohen. Warning: Profanity is involved, along with President Donald Trump and former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr.

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Up In Flames: Falwell Scandal Represents the Controversy of American Evangelical Christianity

(OPINION) The Jerry Falwell Jr. scandal represents a problematic side of evangelical Christianity — particularly evangelical Christian education. According to Liberty alumna Kaitlyn Schiess, Liberty’s evangelical education was missing the tools for being a successful Christian in the workforce.

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Time for a pop quiz: 7 questions about the stunning exit of Jerry Falwell Jr.

How well did you pay attention to the news concerning Jerry Falwell Jr.? This week’s Weekend Plug-in asks seven “pop quiz” questions concerning the stunning end of Falwell’s tenure with Liberty University, the world’s largest evangelical university.

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Let Liberty University be a lesson in unchecked power

(OPINION) Many of this week’s headlines about the resignation of Jerry Falwell, Jr. from his role as president of Liberty University, the world’s largest evangelical university, have centered on the salacious parts of his downfall. But those headlines don’t capture the most important part of the story.

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Liberty University alums demand change after Falwell’s exit

After Jerry Falwell Jr’s resignation this week, Liberty University alums say removing the university’s president is only a partial victory and that the board must allow independent investigators to reform the largest evangelical university in the U.S. Religion Unplugged’s sources also indicate that another major revelation is expected to come from Liberty this week.

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Liberty University accepts Falwell's resignation: Here's a timeline of his scandals

Liberty University accepted Jerry Falwell Jr.’s resignation from his leadership roles at the university after reports that he participated in his wife’s affair with a pool boy turned business partner and family friend. From a family of preachers, Falwell became known in recent years for his outspoken endorsement of President Trump and a series of financial and sexual scandals. Here’s the background.

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Falwell Says Wife’s Affair Contributed To Depression

Jerry Falwell Jr. says his wife Becki had an affair with a pool attendant who had become a family friend and that the strain of keeping the affair secret as the man pressed the Falwells for money to stay silent has made him depressed. Falwell was recently removed from leadership at Liberty University after a party photo showed him in unzipped pants with a woman who wasn’t his wife.

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Democrats tout faith, while a few DNC caucuses omit 'under God' from Pledge

This week’s Weekend Plug-in fact-checks whether the virtual Democratic National Convention eliminated “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. The week’s other top religion news ranges from Joe Biden’s faith to Jerry Falwell Jr.’s uncertain future with Liberty University.

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Liberty University Board Names Jerry Prevo As Acting President With Falwell On Leave

Jerry Falwell is on indefinite leave from his role as President and Chancellor of Liberty University after a statement. The university has chosen Jerry Prevo as Acting President in the interim.

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Jerry Falwell Jr. Steps Down From Liberty University After Racy Party Photo

Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his role as president and chancellor of Liberty University after he posted and then deleted a photo on Instagram of himself with unzipped pants at a yacht party last weekend.

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'Racy picture' of Liberty's Jerry Falwell Jr. sparks curiosity and controversy

This week’s Weekend Plug-in summary explores the story behind a controversial selfie that Jerry Falwell Jr. posted on Instagram and then quickly deleted. Also, find links to the week’s best reads in the world of faith news.

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