After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed thousands of Americans, Robertson implied that America had brought the tragedy on itself. “We have insulted God at the highest level of our government. Then, we say, ‘Why does this happen?’ It is happening because God Almighty is lifting His protection from us.”26 Jerry Falwell Sr., the founder of the Moral Majority, echoed his remarks in an appearance on Robertson’s television show, The 700 Club, suggesting that gays, abortion-rights supporters, and liberal civil-rights activists shared the blame for the horrific attacks:
