Falwell

[ fawl-wel ]

noun

1. Jerry L., 1933–2007, U.S. evangelist and political activist.

Example Sentences

That equation—embedding a racist and misogynistic view of social order in a religious ideology—is recognizable as the playbook followed by Falwell’s descendants and disciples in the 2016 election of Donald Trump.

From Slate

Initially, Falwell didn't believe him.

From Salon

In the 1980s and ’90s, Falwell’s Moral Majority focused on working within the democratic process to mobilize evangelical voters and elect politicians with a Christian worldview.

From Salon

Falwell and the university have since filed lawsuits against each other over his departure.

From Seattle Times

Ronald Reagan was largely responsible for ushering the likes of Falwell and Robertson into national discourse.

From Salon