1.  Who was Jerry Falwell?

2.  In what similar way is Rev. Falwell remembered by most of the leaders quoted for this article?

3.  How was Jerry Falwell influential in American politics?

4.  Why was Jerry Falwell controversial?

5.  In response to Rev. Falwell's launch of the Faith and Values Coalition in 2004 (read their goals here), Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State said that Rev. Falwell was "wrong in assuming that Americans agree with his goals" of barring same-sex "marriage," promoting pro-life judicial appointments and electing a conservative to the White House in 2008.  "The people do not share Jerry Falwell's repressive vision of an America where church and state are merged and the views of intolerant TV preachers form the basis of our laws."
Do you agree with Rev. Lynn's assertion?  Explain your answer.