American pastor and lobbyist
Louis Philip Sheldon
Born (1934-06-11 ) June 11, 1934Washington, DC, US
Died May 29, 2020(2020-05-29) (aged 85) Education Occupations
Presbyterian pastor [ a]
Anglican priest [ b]
Known for founderTraditional Values Coalition [ c] Television Title
President Traditional Values Coalition[ e]
Chairman Traditional Values Coalition
Spouse
Children 4 Parents Rex Sheldon (father) Gertrude Sheldon (mother) Relatives Andrea Sheldon Lafferty (daughter)
Louis Philip Sheldon (June 11, 1934 – May 29, 2020) was an American Presbyterian pastor, and then Anglican priest, and chairman of the social conservative organization, the Traditional Values Coalition .
He principally spoke and wrote about controversial social issues such as abortion, religious liberty , censorship, and public acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex marriage .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] He appeared as a guest commentator on the Fox News Channel , on programs such as Cavuto on Business , Hannity & Colmes , and The O'Reilly Factor . He appeared on C-SPAN ,[ 6] CNBC , MSNBC , CNN , and PBS . He was also featured in newspapers such as The New York Times , The Los Angeles Times , The Wall Street Journal , as well as on numerous national radio talk shows.[citation needed ]
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^ Parachini, Allan (March 24, 1990). "Bush Says Let NEA Decide What's Art: Arts: President expresses position on 'filth' but supports bill. Orange County's Rev. Louis P. Sheldon said conservatives are outraged by the action" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
^ Weiner, Rebecca (October 12, 1995). "Coming Out Day Draws Proponents, Foes: Gays: Activist Candace Gingrich addresses one rally, which was countered by Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, of Traditional Values Coalition in Anaheim" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
^ Eng, Lily; Zonana, Victor (November 9, 1989). "O.C. Preacher Pledges New Anti-Gay Drives : Gay Rights: The Rev. Louis P. Sheldon says he will turn his energies to the public schools" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
^ Meyer, Josh (August 3, 1990). "Ministers Square Off Over Provocative Art Exhibit, Role of NEA : Censorship: They concur that a "struggle for the soul of America" is under way but disagree about where the "evil" lies" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved May 30, 2019 .
^ Martinez, Gebe (April 24, 1995). "Rev. Sheldon Basks in GOP's Successes: Politics: The Anaheim activist prepares for 'religious freedom' amendment to be submitted to the Congress". Los Angeles Times .
^ "C-SPAN - Louis Sheldon" . C-SPAN . Retrieved May 4, 2023 .