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AverageOldGuy

(2,787 posts) Tue Jul 1, 2025, 11:40 AM Jul 1

Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. [View all]

Well, 'bye.

Don't know who Swaggart was? Google him.

Basically he was a Pentecostal preacher who railed against gays, loose women, booze . . . you know, all the usual sins. Until one day he was caught by the cops in Baton Rouge LA cruising for . . . well, you know. Then a local prostitute revealed her long relationship with Jimmy. And, no, the relationship was not platonic.

Little known fact: "The Killer" -- Jerry Lee Lewis -- and Swaggart were cousins. They both grew up in the Southern Pentecostal church environment, which is where Jerry Lee learned to play the piano.

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Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. [View all] AverageOldGuy Jul 1 OP

Breaking news: milestogo Jul 1 #1

According to Christian doctrine he's heading straight to heaven. Mosby Jul 1 #12

Matthew 7:21 says different jmowreader Jul 1 #19

Nope. Mosby Jul 1 #20

Atonement? czarjak Jul 1 #22

That's the being sorry part. Mosby Jul 1 #25

Preaching to the choir. czarjak Jul 1 #39

'Actually, the most traditional teaching of Christianity regarding death/eternal life . . . markpkessinger Jul 1 #24

Could be, I'm hardly an expert on Christianity Mosby Jul 1 #27

For someone who is admittedly not an expert . . . markpkessinger Jul 1 #35

I know enough Mosby Jul 1 #40

According to some. H2O Man Jul 1 #28

Religion can be whatever people want it to be. Mosby Jul 1 #29

And you can find support customerserviceguy Jul 1 #32

Absolutely! H2O Man Jul 1 #38

There are two basic levels. H2O Man Jul 1 #37

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Swaggart upon dying... kerouac2 Jul 1 #2

Well, bye. Botany Jul 1 #3

Old news Traildogbob Jul 1 #4

Welp, every dog has his day Attilatheblond Jul 1 #5

You don't say. Scrivener7 Jul 1 #6

And today the world is a slightly Bettie Jul 1 #7

I hate to be mean but...if there is a hell, I hope Mr. Swaggart enjoys himself there. Demsrule86 Jul 1 #8

HE can come back as a tapeworm - really ugly to look at... 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #33

That is a great idea rec! Demsrule86 Jul 1 #34

It's one of the few life forms I can liken Taco Don to without feeling I am insulting... 3catwoman3 Jul 1 #36

I know another con man in the White House who Emile Jul 1 #9

Some bring joy when they enter, UpInArms Jul 1 #10

Micky Gilley BigMin28 Jul 1 #11

I think it was their common grandmother who taught TheProle Jul 1 #15

Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90. Just1time Jul 1 #13

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Jul 1 #17

I never realized he was picking on you so much. What did he do to you? marble falls Jul 2 #42

he was still alive? cab67 Jul 1 #14

There's no way... purr-rat beauty Jul 1 #16

Welcome. You've been expected SocialDemocrat61 Jul 1 #18

Oh no! Well, anyway... Initech Jul 1 #21

The Man I met last night Blue Full Moon Jul 1 #23

Blasting Ozzy Osbourne "Miracle Man" LW1977 Jul 1 #26

Good riddance Jimmy you sniveling shyster!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 1 #30

He won't be missed. Bird Lady Jul 1 #31

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👍 Rebl2 Jul 1 #41

Another person that paved the way for Trump Johonny Jul 2 #43

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He was a hypocrite who preached -- obedience. And his homophobia? Despicable. Duncan Grant Jul 2 #47

It's a shame he didn't take that other con man with him. Emile Jul 2 #48

Well, he was just one dipshit cracker who helped make America worse. Aristus Jul 2 #49