Louis P. Sheldon

Louis Philip Sheldon
Born(1934-06-11)June 11, 1934
Washington, DC, US
DiedMay 29, 2020(2020-05-29) (aged 85)
Education
Occupations
  • Presbyterian pastor [a]
  • Anglican priest [b]
Known forfounder
Traditional Values Coalition[c]
Television
Title
  • President
    Traditional Values Coalition[e]
  • Chairman
    Traditional Values Coalition
Spouse
Beverly Sheldon
(m. 1957)
Children4
Parents
  • Rex Sheldon (father)
  • Gertrude Sheldon (mother)
RelativesAndrea 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 has appeared on C-SPAN,[6] CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and PBS. He has also been 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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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "C-SPAN - Louis Sheldon". C-SPAN. Retrieved May 4, 2023.

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