| − | Falwell was best known for his beliefs in the benefit of public debate. At Liberty University, he hosted an annual undergraduate debate tournament that attracts schools all across the country. At the tournaments, he participate in a "question and answer" sessions. Falwell's rhetorical prowess shone at such events. Falwell also regularly appeared on news broadcasts, preaching the word of [[God]] and his conservative point of view. He refused to back down from positions that he realized were unpopular. | + | Falwell was best known for his beliefs in the benefit of public debate. At Liberty University, he hosted an annual undergraduate debate tournament that attracts schools all across the country. At the tournaments, he participate in a "question and answer" sessions. Falwell's rhetorical prowess shone at such events. Falwell also regularly appeared on news broadcasts, preaching the word of [[God]] and his conservative point of view. He refused to back down from positions that he realized were unpopular. Falwell was former prime minister of [[New Zealand]] David Lange's opponent in the Oxford Union debate with the moot "nuclear weapons are morally indefensible". |