Jerry Falwell died last year, and for most people it was a good thing. His sermons were subversive and often spoke out against homosexuals, feminists, pagans, and anyone else that didn’t fit in with his religious views as the factors for a deteriorating American society. You know that people like him exist, but why is it that the most ignorant and hateful people get the most attention and those sharing peace and love are so easily written off?

Recently Falwell’s sons, Johnathan and Jerry Jr., have been in the news since they have continued the tradition of being ministers and preaching to their congregations. Although they have extreme pressure to live up to their dad’s legacy, we can only hope that they fail miserably in continuing a tradition of spreading hate and ignorance.

The news buzz reminded me of this great songwriter, Frank Hoier, and his performance of “The Death of Jerry Falwell.” Watch the video and then check out Frank’s myspace page through the link above.

I know I shouldn’t be so glad that someone’s dead
I know that man was as dangerous as a half a loaf of wonder bread
But when you use your time on our beautiful earth
To preach of what a person’s worth
By who they love or how they pray
Then I will view your final day
As a victory in the battle for truth, and
I’ll sing hallelujah Jerry Falwell’s on that black train
and rides in the caboose
Frank Hoier