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This is the latest ‘Robertson’ to be greeted by the web with fury.
Once again, Pat Robertson says some controversial stuff that’s landed him in hot water.
Almost a year ago, he advised that a “man would be morally justified to divorce his wife with Alzheimer’s disease in order to marry another woman.”
Both of these are among countless examples of Pat Robertson “speaking his mind” on live television; however, these last few instances have drawn an outcry of criticism among Christians.
Joni Eareckson Tada raised her voice in response to Robertson’s Alzheimer comments as well as The Gospel Coalition, while more recently, John Piper directed his Twitter followers to a forceful reply by Russell Moore:
Here's the You Tube of what Pat Robertson said. http://t.co/him4TbjV Here's the fitting fury of Moore: http://t.co/LkDYmnJo
— John Piper (@JohnPiper) August 17, 2012
Would you post Pat Robertson’s comments on your blog?
Let’s just say you won’t find Pat Robertson writing for ChurchMag, but that’s essentially how it’s viewed by the world. Robertson is looked at as a figurehead of the Christian faith. Thankfully, there are more and more — like Piper and Tada — who are beginning to raise their voices for … well … the Gospel.
Some would argue that Pat Robertson has done a lot for the Kingdom, but now, with all of these outbursts, he is seemingly dismantling an impressive media empire.
Maybe it’s age. Maybe it’s senility.
Why hasn’t anyone stepped in?
What are the rest of the Christians of the world suppose to do with this foul mis-representation of our faith?
When is enough, enough?
Tyler H says
Christians let way too many things slide in the usa, just look at our “best selling books”, mostly heretics teaching health and wealth doctrine.
Eric Dye says
Ouch. #truthhurts
Jonathan Assink says
Responding to health and wealth stuff is a little different, but as far as Robertson goes, I just ignore him and advise others to do the same. If anyone, Christian or not, asks me my opinion of him, I just say I don’t bother wasting my time with whatever he is up to. I have far more interesting questions to spend my time and energy on.
Marcus Williamson says
I agree with this totally. I hate it for him though. He’s trying so hard…and honestly if we were in his shoes at the time and now…we prolly wouldn’t fair any different. Idk. That’s why we need more accountability for sure. No matter how old. Especially when you rep the Gospel on tv.
Eric Dye says
Right.
Adam Shields says
The problem is his contract. When he sold the network that became ABC family it included a provisions that allows him to stay on air forever. Unaccountable teaching leads to bad teaching. That is exactly the problem.
Marcus Williamson says
Truth
Eric Dye says
True story.