August 29, 2020

THE FALL OF FALWELL

I had a friend who was a Pentecostal preacher. Tall, handsome, sincere, and kind. The church he pastored was extremely strict. No drinking, no dancing, no public displays of affection, and no divorce. He and his wife had four children. She had a mental breakdown. Her behavior became increasingly erratic. She was mean, violent, prone to sudden outbreaks of vitriol, and serial sexual encounters.

Her husband tried his best. They went to counseling. She was hospitalized. Nothing worked. He finally feared for the safety and well-being of their young children…