The controversial televangelist Pat Robertson, who was known for daring to conflate religion and politics, passed away at the age of 93. According to AP, Pat founded Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960 and his passing was announced on June 8 by the organization. When the announcement was made, the cause of death wasn’t known.
Pat Christian, a March 1930 birth by Gladys Churchill and Absalom Robertson, embarked on his journey in 1956 after meeting eminent bible scholar Cornelius Vanderbreggen. According to Politico, Robertson compared his conversion to Christianity to “walking through a curtain” that had previously separated him from God.
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Pat’s religion changed over the years, and at one point he enrolled in a theology course to learn more about Jesus Christ.
Pat Robertson, host of The 700 Club, died at 93 years old.
Six years after the CBN was established, in 1966, Pat started hosting “The 700 Club,” and the program quickly catapulted him to fame on both a national and international scale. Pat announced his retirement from hosting the show in 2021 after more than 60 years of continuous participation. In an interview with “The 700 Club,” he said, “Today’s show will be my last as host,” in October 2021. “I give God praise for each and every one of the contributors. Finally, I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone. Gordon Robertson, the son of Pat Robertson, took over as host permanently after he left.
Not only was Pat Robertson a pioneer in his own right, but he was also well-known. For his views and opinions on social issues, Robertson faced a lot of backlash during his time as a televangelist.
Using the feminist movement as an example, Robertson attacked it in 1992 and claimed that it was a scheme to destroy the family. The New York Times asserts he alluded to a socialist, anti-family political movement in the letter, one that “encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians.”. ”. ”.
Pat Robertson, host of The 700 Club, passed away at the age of 93.
Robertson was a Republican political figure who frequently backed Donald Trump and other GOP candidates. Before the 2020 presidential election, Robertson expressed his public prayer for Trump to win, implying that to do otherwise would be to disobey God.
“I believe the Lord’s plan is being implemented for America, and these people are revolting not just against Trump but against what the Lord’s plan is for America,” he declared. ”.
Robertson, who also established Regent University, will always be regarded as a significant figure in the Christian world despite his many conflicting beliefs. William L., so says CNN. a significant Regent University official named Hathaway, stated in a statement that “Dr. Robertson was a well-known preacher, leader, and—most importantly—a servant of God who lived his life in service to praising the Lord and advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ. ”.
