I was just watching a news clip he was talking about where Christians are being so abused in Iraq. The clip was obviously Catholics receiving Communion. He never once mentioned Catholics but, any other time when it suits him he seperates us. Why?
2007-06-19 05:29:49 · 17 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pat Robertson is auditioning for Jerry Falwell's spot on the Bigot Train.
2007-06-19 05:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 9⤊ 2⤋
Actually, Robertson has been blasted more often by evangelicals and fundamentalists for his ecumenism where Catholics are concerned. He met with Pope John Paul II as part of a group of ecumenical leaders in 1995 and called the Holy Father "a humble and caring servant of the Lord", and also said something to the effect that "we are" (not sure who that "we" included) interested in building bridges to the Catholic Church.. His Regent University has several Catholic professors. These are only a few examples, and he has taken no end of heat about it. Granted, I think he's a little odd ... and I don't follow what he says enough to know whether he may have spoken out of the other side of his mouth, as well, when (as you put it) it's convenient. But I do know that he doesn't seem to be cut from the same bolt of cloth as Falwell when it comes to his public statements about Catholicism.
2007-06-19 13:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Clare † 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was convenient at the time for him to refer to us as Christians to prove his point. The minute that we Catholics aren't useful as fodder for his propaganda machine, then we're right back to being whatever it is that he thinks we are, instead of his brothers and sisters in Christ.
And no, not all Catholics are "saved" in the Protestant sense of the term. But then again, neither are all Protestants.
2007-06-19 12:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Catholic differ from non Catholic Christians. Catholics believe in the Eucharist, intercession of saints, confession, Purgatory, Mary as an ever virgin, etc.
2007-06-19 12:42:39 · answer #4 · answered by Dawn-Marie 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Pat Robertson is a scary dude. His comments are outlandish sometimes. Some people actually take him serious. As a Christian I recommed we steer clear from him at all cost.
2007-06-19 12:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
He is a populist. He is predominately an entertainment and political figure. His para-church "ministry" is not under the authority of any specific body, so he can choose, depending on the audience or need, to separate or join various Christian sects.
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2007-06-19 12:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by athanasius was right 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You sais it, it is convenient. He also knows his followers do not have enough fuinctioning brain cells to remember what he says or to make the connections. He says whatever sounds good at the moment.
2007-06-19 12:50:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't follow Pat Robertson, I think he is a good speaker with a lack of knowledge of faith.
Peace!
2007-06-19 12:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by C 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Pat Robertson is a closed minded bigot, I wouldn't listen to a word that comes out of his mouth.
2007-06-19 12:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Are you sure it was Catholics...There are a lot of Protestant denominations that are very very similar to Catholics. Maybe you should not be too quick to judge.
2007-06-19 12:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by The 2 points guy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋