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Is Pat Robertson really as dangerous as some people claim? He is one of the most influential and powerful religious figures in America today. Between his media empire and his control of the Christian Coalition, he can reach more people directly than most elected politicians. His reach and influence are not constrained by US national borders, either. His business dealings involve many countries, and his media broadcasts extend across the world. When one also then takes into account his religious extremism and his mania for conspiracy theories, the possibility that he is dangerous looms large.
Robertson's Background
Where did Pat Robertson come from? What is his religious background? How and
why did he get involved in television ministries?
Robertson's Views
Is Pat Robertson really an extremist? What sorts of conspiracies does he imagine
exist in the world today? What sorts of solutions does he offer for the world's
problems?
Gambling & Horse Racing
Like most evangelical Christians, Pat Robertson thinks that gambling is a sin.
So, why does he own a Racing Horse?
Pat Robertson & Charles Taylor
In 1989, Charles Taylor seized power in Liberia. In 1997, he was elected president, but
many observers said that the elections were fraudulent. Taylor is wanted in Sierra
Leone as a war criminal, and most everyone agrees that he is the main impediment to
peace in his own nation. So why is his biggest defender American religious leader Pat
Robertson?
