Comments on: Liberty University: Jerry “Apologizes;” Former Staffer Starts LU Underground Railroad to Help Current Staff Leave

By: Headless Unicorn Guy

Headless Unicorn Guy — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 01:50:26 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOP8t2hlFQ

By: Benjamin Andy

Benjamin Andy — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:56:09 +0000

Sorry, Warren, but a tweet that denounces someone for wearing blackface is not a “racist tweet.” And when I go to the link of your original coverage of that tweet, I see that you didn’t call it “racist” either. You correctly called it opportunistic, because it was an attempt by Falwell to shift attention and try to blame a Democrat for racism. Somehow, in the intervening days, it transformed from an opportunistic tweet into a “racist” tweet. Which suggests, dear Warren, that you have the disease of the cultural Left, wherein all things bad are inevitably cast as racist, even when they aren’t.

By: ken

ken — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:31:28 +0000

In reply to Daniel 'n' Terry Unruh. it isn't privately owned, it is set up as a Trust. Although, it appears that Falwell Sr's daughter isn't a trustee (not according to the 2017 Form 990 for LU I'm not familiar with any requirement that a non-profit cannot be privately owned. However, I suspect they are mostly set up as corporations or Trusts for legal reasons.

By: Sarah Leitner

Sarah Leitner — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:41:48 +0000

In reply to ken. They are probably afraid that if they rock the boat that they will be killing the golden goose. Also I know a few trustees are paid a little by the University, according to the 990, I don't know if that is tuition for children or significant others or something else.

By: Sarah Leitner

Sarah Leitner — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:40:33 +0000

In reply to ken. I don't believe that a non-Profit is "owned" by anyone. I understand if one is dissolved the property of the non profit must be donated to another non profit. With that said, I know Grand Canyon U just became a non-profit. I think I read somewhere that something things can switch the other way as well but I'm really not sure

By: Daniel 'n' Terry Unruh

Daniel 'n' Terry Unruh — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:39:41 +0000

In reply to ken. From everything I have heard, people who know Jonathan Falwell say he is a very different person than his brother with the heart of a pastor, not a politician.

By: Daniel 'n' Terry Unruh

Daniel 'n' Terry Unruh — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:30:16 +0000

In reply to ken. Ken, Just wondering where you get the information that LU has shares that are owned by individuals? As a Canadian I obviously don't understand details of the US laws, but up here a non-profit or charity cannot be owned by an individual(s).

By: ken

ken — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:26:06 +0000

In reply to thatotherjean.

Given how they have stayed out of the spotlight, I suspect they aren’t.

Also, I suspect they also care about not screwing up their father’s “legacy”.

By: ken

ken — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:52:01 +0000

In reply to thatotherjean. Perhaps, but they also won't be doing anything publicly. Keep in mind Sr. wasn't exactly a model of tolerance and understanding when it came to race either. I suspect none of the kids care about it either, only about appearances that might hurt the profitability/viability of the university.

By: Headless Unicorn Guy

Headless Unicorn Guy — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:26:07 +0000

In reply to Tacitus.

I’m shocked, I tell you, shocked that the Board of Trustees continues to back Falwell to the hilt!

Loyal and Obedient cocker spaniels, every one.

No doubt, Falwell considers LU his birthright, so he’s not going anywhere.

Heir to Daddy’s Iron Throne by Divine Right.

Next up, if the protests against him continue, tweets accusing the “MSM” and liberals of attempting to destroy Christianity in America.

Just like his REAL God.
Too bad Franklin Graham and Jeffress the Flatterer also want to be the One who sits at that God’s Right Hand.