In Memoriam—Edward McAteer

Ed McAteer played a leading role in founding the Religious Right movement and the Moral Majority during the 1970s, took a key role in introducing evangelicals to Ronald Reagan in 1980 and remained a leading figure in the Religious Right over the years.

McAteer, who was 78, died Oct. 5 in Memphis, Tenn. He was one of the strongest and most resolute supporters of the state of Israel. Throughout his life, in sickness and and in health, he never veered from his advocacy of Jewish historical and religious rights in the land of Israel.

He was featured in a 60 Minutes segment on Zion's Christian Soldiers and, in 2001, was mentioned for the post of U.S. ambassador to Israel.

AFSI, Israel, and the Jewish people of the whole world have lost a noble friend. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Faye, and family. R.I.P.