From Rev. Jennifer Butler, Executive Director, Faith in Public Life

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rev. Jerry Falwell on the day of his death. With his passing, one of the landmarks of the American religious landscape has passed as well; our discourse on religion and public life is sure to be impacted in ways we cannot yet fully imagine. There will be time in the days ahead to evaluate the impact of Rev. Falwell on our civic life, and particularly the tone and content of debates on religion and public life in America. For now, we pause to give sympathies to those closest to Rev. Falwell, and reflect on the experience of death that unites us all.

Blessings,
Rev. Jennifer Butler