Comments on: The Wit and Wisdom of Pat Robertson

By: Haitians Use Voodoo Dolls To Terrorize Pat Robertson & Rush Limbaugh | ChristWire

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:49:46 +0000

[...] left on this Earth. The good Reverend is profoundly cherished by the Evangelical community for his wit and wisdom, his incredible business acumen and his willingness to speak the truth. He has shown so [...]

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:23:04 +0000

Umberto:

“Does anyone have any documentary evidence for this so-called pact with the Devil? I’ve heard it repeated many times.”

I too have heard it a great deal, initially from some Canadian missionaries back in the early 1990s. Specifically, they said that the island was “dedicated to Satan” after the successful revolt against the French.

Whether it’s true or not–and whether Robertson’s assertion is therefore true or not–he’s still ridiculously insensitive to say such a thing at such a time.

By: Jeff Doles

Jeff Doles — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:35:19 +0000

You would not know from the clip cited in the opening post, but Robertson did speak of showing compassion to the people of Haiti and helping take care of their pressing need at this time. Unfortunately, that part was left off — I guess it did not serve anybody’s purpose to highlight that. Only the more controversial part was shown, which serves the stereotype.

By: Bevets

Bevets — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:53:53 +0000

Robertson probably spends too much time behind the microphone. Anyone would eventually say something they later regret and he has not distinguished himself as a great intellect. Still I find your glee in tearing him down to be offputting. Rather than attack the man, why not attack the ideas? They may be weak, but you have not demonstrated why (specifically his pronounments on Haiti — I suspect there may be some mitigating context on some of the quotes) they are weak.

By: Mike Houser

Mike Houser — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:43:56 +0000

“I think he speaks for an ever-diminishing group of evangelicals on most issues.” Dr. Land was being generous.

So who is watching his show then?

By: David @ Red Letter Believers

David @ Red Letter Believers — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:38:21 +0000

Robertsons remarks were taken somewhat out of context, but he really should have displayed some compassion. We have an obligation as Christians.

100 years ago it would have taken us weeks to find out about this info.
50 years ago, it would have taken a few days
20 years ago, it would have taken until the evening newscast or next morning newspaper.
Today, we heard within minutes or hours.

We do have a responsiblity to react with speed since we have been given ‘technology.”

“To whom much is given, much is required”, right?
I blogged about this over at http://www.redletterbelievers.com and have a list of 15 reputable relief agencies.

David Rupert
Red Letter Believers Blog
“Salt and Light”
http://www.redletterbelievers.com

By: ED... (who blogs at SINCERE IGNORANCE AND CONSCIENTIOUS STUPIDITY)

ED... (who blogs at SINCERE IGNORANCE AND CONSCIENTIOUS STUPIDITY) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:14:09 +0000

“The most crass, insensitive, and downright stupid comment he has ever made” – that you know of… I’m sure it’s up against some pretty stiff competition for that accolade.

By: Pat Robertson’s Remarks – Justin Taylor

Pat Robertson’s Remarks – Justin Taylor — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:44:59 +0000

[...] John Mark Reynolds on Pat Robertson’s statement that Haiti is under a curse for making a pact with the devil. Besides being historically inaccurate [...]

By: PaulR

PaulR — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:16:56 +0000

Travis – not at all. I’m asking (not answering): do you believe that God gives temporal punishments and rewards for sin and merit? Robertson may lack tact or wisdom, but frankly put, is his central notion that God punishes sin on Earth just nonsense? It goes to the heart of the Christian Faith, but it seems to me that many here are quite fuzzy on what they believe.

By: Umberto Sanchez

Umberto Sanchez — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:14:02 +0000

Does anyone have any documentary evidence for this so-called pact with the Devil? I’ve heard it repeated many times.

I agree, somewhat with some of the posts above. Robertson could be an idiot, or he could be a prophet, but we shouldn’t ridicule the suggestion that acts of Satanic consecration could have devastating effect.

Let’s judge the case on its facts, and be clear about what we are calling silly.