Jeff Davis | Vent Section Manager

Shaun Corley | Staff Writer

In the past few days, millions upon millions in the world have turned to the Christian faith in a search for peace in their hearts and minds. There is no denying that Christians have been a positive force in these trying times. They have reached out and consoled the hurt and organized relief efforts. For this, on behalf of everyone, we say, "thank you."

Which brings us to Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson. These two are not known for their compassion and tolerance. You would think that a crisis such as this would bring out this side of them ten fold. Think again.

During an appearance on The 700 Club Falwell made the statement: "God continues to lift the curtain and allow the enemies of America to give us probably what we deserve." Robertson concurred. Falwell began the blame game, pointing the finger at the ACLU, homosexuals, "abortionists", pagans and feminists. Falwell's rationale was that God was angered by the proliferation of such types in American society, and thus acted accordingly.

"To all of them who have tried to secularize America. I point the finger in their face and say, 'You helped this happen,'" Falwell said. What?

Falwell and Robertson took the occasion and used it as a platform to advocate their political views. Others have done so as well, but not have been as blatantly offensive. Mr. Falwell and Mr. Robertson: No one, and we mean no one deserved what happened to them that day. The countless numbers of people in the World Trade Center didn't deserve it, the people who worked at the Pentagon didn't deserve it, the people on the hijacked flights didn't deserve it and the rescue workers trapped in the rubble didn't deserve it either.

After such statements, we have to wonder if anyone has any modicum of respect left for either of them. To insinuate that the tragedy Tuesday was "God's Will" is presumptuous, self-righteous, selfish and a smack in the face to Christians around the world. One has to wonder what sort of reaction Falwell and Robertson would get if they went to New York City or Arlington and made these statements. Not a good one we would imagine. The remarks made show complete contempt for the thousands that perished in the attacks.

We recognize that the statements made by Falwell and Robertson are in no way representative of Christianity and its followers. Sadly, some people will believe these comments. Hopefully, at least twice as many will not.

Falwell, your Moral Majority is neither.

Read more about it at the Washington Post.