Jerry Falwell Jr.

In "God Forbid" the Falwells Epitomize Christian Hypocrisy

by Anthea Butler

The story of the Falwells and the scandal that undid their empire isn't about sexuality, but about the Evangelical compulsion to push back social change and the elevation of power over morality. 

The Rise and Fall of Jerry Falwell Jr. at Liberty U.

The ousted leader speaks to reporter Gabriel Sherman about the scandal and meltdown that ended his leadership of an evangelical empire. 

The Last Fundamentalist Empire Died Yesterday in Lynchburg, Virginia

by John Fea

Although he oversaw tremendous growth at Liberty University and tried to lead in the culture wars, Jerry Falwell Jr. was unable to maintain credibility as a faith leader necessary to hold his empire. It's unclear whether any evangelical organization can succeed as a business and a theological enterprise. 

An Authoritarian Power Structure Brought Coronavirus to Liberty University

by Adam Laats

How one-man rule emerged at fundamentalist colleges and universities.