Whacko Pat Robertson shunned by other Christians

[Grimmlok]

If evidence is needed that the Rev. Pat Robertson's shoot-from-the-hip approach to world affairs has embarrassed some of his fellow evangelicals, it comes from the recently concluded convention of the National Religious Broadcasters.

Robertson, 75, a longtime member of the NRB's board of directors, failed to win reelection despite good odds: He was one of about 36 candidates running for 33 seats, NRB President Frank Wright said.

Wright said the elections usually hinge on the relative strength of radio, television and Internet broadcasters, so Robertson might have lost simply because he is a TV guy. But Wright acknowledged that there also was dissatisfaction with Robertson's recent call for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his assertion that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was God's punishment for the ceding of land to the Palestinians.

"I would say that there was broad dismay with some of Pat's comments and a feeling they were not helpful to Christian broadcasters in general, but by no means was there any broad effort in our association to dissociate ourselves with him," Wright said.

Robertson did not reply to calls for comment.

[Karizma]

Hope he's position was not taken by another fundie.

[Grimmlok]

There seems to be an inexhaustible supply of them.

[Karizma]

I know and the problem and for some weird reason fundies are the ones who have the most wealth and power! for example do you know Osama Bin Laden is worth $4 billion! I was also amused by one of local imam in Pakistan near the devastated earthquake village when he offered $1 million dollar for the guy who kill the Danish cartoonist! apart from his wacko plea i couldnt understand how such thing can offer this huge money!

anyway i know this is off-topic.

[Lobelia]

They have the most wealth because they convince their hypnotized drones to send money.....send money.....

Pat Robertson has lost his freakin' mind. He's like Tom Cruise. He needs to shut the hell up.

[pacific breeze]

About bloody time he was dethroned.