| − | '''Tim Lahaye''' is a prolific [[Christian]] author with a concentration in end time prophecy. Writing both fiction and non-fiction works, he is best known for his immensely popular [[Left Behind]] series, although has also been quite prolific in his books on general theology. Tim Lahaye founded Christian Heritage College, now called [[San Diego Christian College]] and was the longtime pastor of Shadow Mountain Church in El Cajon, California outside San Diego until his retirement. | + | '''Timothy Francis "Tim" LaHaye''' (April 27, 1926-July 25, 2016) was a prolific [[Christian]] author with a concentration in end time prophecy. Writing over 85 fiction and non-fiction works in his lifetime,<ref>Hagerty, James R. (July 29, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/evangelist-tim-lahaye-penned-best-selling-apocalyptic-book-series-1469806933 Evangelist Tim LaHaye Penned Best-Selling Apocalyptic Book Series]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 6, 2016.</ref> he was best known for his immensely popular [[Left Behind]] series, although has also been quite prolific in his books on general theology.<ref>McFadden, Robert D. (July 25, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/26/books/tim-lahaye-a-christian-fundamentalist-leader-dies-at-90.html?_r=0 Tim LaHaye Dies at 90; Fundamentalist Leader’s Grisly Novels Sold Millions]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved Septemer 6, 2016.</ref> |
| | During first year of [[Ronald Reagan]]'s Presidency in 1981, Mr. Lahaye invited best-selling [[conservative]] [[libertarian]] [[anti-Communist]] author Mr. [[Cleon Skousen]] to become the first member of the [[Conservative think tanks|conservative think tank]] called the [[Council for National Policy]]. | | During first year of [[Ronald Reagan]]'s Presidency in 1981, Mr. Lahaye invited best-selling [[conservative]] [[libertarian]] [[anti-Communist]] author Mr. [[Cleon Skousen]] to become the first member of the [[Conservative think tanks|conservative think tank]] called the [[Council for National Policy]]. |