Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93
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Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. He had an enormous impact on American politics and religion. Robertson turned a tiny Virginia television station into the far-reaching Christian Broadcasting Network, where he hosted the flagship “700 Club” show for half a century. Robertson ran for president as a Republican in 1988, and from that experience founded the Christian Coalition, which helped cement the Republican Party's enduring alliance with evangelical voters. Robertson also drew attention for his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment on America for everything from homosexuality to teaching evolution. Robertson died Thursday at the age of 93.

Finally! The founder and host of the 700 Club who scammed my family out of thousands of dollars and grifted hours way through life did far more damage to our society than your average televangelist. I don’t normally celebrate anyone’s death, but the world is a better place without him.

  • GreyBeardEnglish
    4•1 year ago

    No complaint in my book. I remember as a kid channel surfing, coming upon the 700 club, and Pat here was blaming aids on gay black men. Even as a kid I knew that was at least two types of bad.