Farewell Dr. Jerry Falwell

It would be difficult to capture the influence and impact Jerry Falwell has had on American society. Certainly the man has lived his life passionately, proclaiming the truth in an authentic manner. He often spoke when others where silent, bringing clarity, demanding justice and offering hope.

Having heard the news of his passing, we celebrate his life, confident that he has entered into that eternal rest, having been secured salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Our prayers and sympathies are with his loved ones who grieve his absence.

Among his innumerable speeches, books and articles I found this 2002 editorial relevant to our pro-life focus:

.... I believe the silent majority of Americans opposes the modern holocaust known as abortion on demand. But therein lies the key problem - silence.

It is high time that Americans who support the life of the unborn relinquish their comfortable existence and become active in winning this critical battle.

I am proudly and unapologetically pro-life. I utilize every opportunity to declare my opposition to abortion and my support of life. My ministry has operated the Liberty Godparent Home for unwed mothers for 20 years. Thousands of girls have chosen life over abortion through this program.

We also operate the Family Life Services Adoption Agency, which places newborn babies with Christian couples who cannot have children of their own.

The reward of these two ministries is that babies live.

What is the reward of the abortion-rights movement? Babies die.

It's that simple, really.

I urge readers to get involved in the pro-life movement. Start a pro-life association in your neighborhood or church. Donate to pro-life organizations. Become a volunteer at a home for unwed mothers in your area - there are thousands of them nationwide. Urge your area schools to adopt abstinence programs.

Do whatever it takes to protect the unborn!

We live in a culture of death that the abortion-rights community has introduced and nurtured. It behooves each one of us to become proactive in reclaiming the superiority in this battle for innocent life.