"If you respect that vow, you say 'til death do us part. This is a kind of death." This contradicts previous views on the sanctity of human life in all forms.
Its rather arrogent to believe that god needs help of any kind especially from US the HUMAN RACE an inferior set of pions. if god wants something done he does it himself who are we to even propose what god wants. pat thinks he is preaching about gods word the simple fact of the matter is is that if god wouldnt want anyone to spread his word when if god said "when the heart doubteth and ye are bare of all answers, ask and ye shall recieve" meaning ASK GOD HIMSELF for the answers not pat!
@lucy9359 It is not about being a judge.It is about speaking up for what is right and wrong.We all have that obligation.There is more at stake here than Robertson's thoughtless comments.What is a stake is determining when a human no longer becomes human.This is relevant in the act of abortion, which states when a baby becomes human and in euthenasia which determines when we stop being human.I am sorry about your mother; her condition does not mean she no longer wanter your love.
@Catholicdadof4 I personally would not abandoned my marriage covenant however, I can see how someone in that position would feel the way he does...David abadoned all moral judgement for less of a temptation...if this man does go and marry another woman then we owe it to the wife to counsel him to remain a care giver to his first wife...we can't counsel him to throw the baby out with the bath water....and lets face it people will sin!
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires," 2 Timothy 4:3 We are here and PAT ROBERSTON IS PROF!
@DeterminationForever yeah, im sure you would stay with a women who doesnt even know you and rarely can speak. and has a memory of a gold fish. thats what you wanna live with for the rest of your life?
This guy sure keeps us Christians busy cleaning up after his comments. The Bible tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church. How does Christ love the woman with Alzheimer's? That's how the husband is to love his wife. "If you respect til death do us part"? "This is a kind of death"? Nonsense!
also, when did he quote a single scripture in his answers, and if I am correct, China hates israel, therefore, they will be one of the countries that wage war in revelations against jerusalem? please correct me if I am wrong
wait a second here... There are moments where god says divorce is allowed, but GOD HATES DIVORCE, he should not be seeing other women, it is having an affair as well!
While I don't agree with his comments, and do believe he should probably retire, He does state that this question is beyond him, and not to take his word for it. Also the question is about someone who has already started seeing other women. Is he condoning divorcing the sick spouse or merely being understanding of the position that the husband is in? Again I absolutely disagree with the statement, just playing devils advocate.
The guy did marry his wife "til death do them part." And even tho his wife doesn't recognize him anymore he should still do whatever he can to make her final days as comfortable as he can. There will be plenty of time to seek companionship elsewhere after she passes.
at 0:50, yes, Pat, it is cruel. Yes, let's get some ethicist besides you to give this advice. Maybe you should shut your mouth if you don't know what you're talking about. Pat is getting old. People start revealing more of them true selves as they age. Our faults don't disappear but are magnified in our senility.
Divorce? How shameful..... Makes me SICK... If the man wants to see an example of a REAL RESPECTABLE MAN, he should rent the movie "THE NOTEBOOK"!! Thankfully I don't need religious dogma to love my husband these 26 years and for as long as I live... Seems an atheist should have answered this question instead.... Ugh
The man said that he is bitter at God, so the man has a heart condition that is not loving God. So, out of a bitter heart he decides to begin an affair with another woman. The man justifies his actions in stating "she isn't there"- I would say that many spouses that are not there by drug addictions, so do we justify our need for companionship by having an affair. Pat you are totally wrong on God's word- the most important fact is the man is bitter not that he needs sexual companionship!
Like a satanic Cheshire cat, Pat Robertson has bastardized the Gospel for many a year. This latest affront is no surprise. This pathetic old charlatan will have much to answer for.
What happenened to committment in the sanctity of marriage...for better or for worse, in sickness and in health. Marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman before God...til death do you part. For a "pastor" like this to make a statement about not condemning someone...we have NO place to condemn in the first place but to encourage people to do what is right in God's eyes! Everything is to be On earth as it is in heaven!
Why do people still listen to this asshole? IMHO anyone who divorces their spouse over Alzheimers is a piece of shit! I don't care how sick my husband may get one day...I wouldn't DREAM of leaving his side, especially when he would need me most. So F U Pat!
Further more, his bit on idolatry is also ridiculous. NO ONE worships an icon, a picture, a drawing, a statue or any other image of Jesus, etc, anymore than they worship a picture of a family member.
I didn't listen closely enough to comment on the revolutionary war bit...
This is outrageous and despicable. My mother has mod alzheherimer's type dementia, and is still a human being, regardless of where this takes her. Malachi 2 tells us that God HATES DIVORCE! Those vows taken are until death, not alzheimer's or any other catastrophic disease enters our lives. IN SICKNESS and in health, in good times AND IN BAD, for better or for WORSE, until death parts us! HOW DARE he advocate this! He needs to retract, and NOT hide behind CBN.
I know this isn't the popular sentiment but if you look at Pat's response in the context of the question he was asked, this isn't an endorsement for divorce just because the wife has Alzheimer's. It's obvious the husband doesn't respect his marital vows. You can't make someone act with integrity, and it takes integrity to live up to "till death do us part". The media and everyone want to focus on how Pat responded, but the bigger issue really is that the husband's heart is in the wrong place.
Although I couldn't disagree more with Pat I wouldn't say he is the embodiment of all that is wrong with humanity. Does he need to retire and step away from the show most likely, but to all of you who are judging him you are no better. We all make mistakes in judgment and I'm sure most if not all have things in your past that you wouldn't want anyone else to know about. So before you condemn a man and one who is elderly at that maybe you should take a look at yourself first. Those of us who kno
@kalopezinohio hi. I really respect Pat. out of shock i commented. like you cant expect such icons to come on tv and say such things. Read your Bible... even a young Christian who doesnt know much about doctrine and teaching can tell that you are not supposed to leave your soul mate unless found in adultry or if that someone leaves you beacise of your faith. I am shocked.this cant be Pat. pls pinch me and tell me i'm dreamin. no no. are these the last days? God bless Pat I still pray for him...
I think Pat Roberston has Alzheimer's Disease. He surely does not remember Saint Paul telling husbands to love his wife life like Christ loves his Church. Christ died for his Church. We must be willing to die for our wives, not abandon her when she is more vulnerable than a child.
@Catholicdadof4 yes, but are you going to throw stones at those who do decide to divorce their wives because they cant take the emotional scars it has given them?
I think it is okay and not everyone can be so holi like Newt Gingrich...
@whatiskungfan Don't confuse my comment friend. Focus on the specific question to Robertson. The situation is about leaving a handicapped spouse not about spousal abuse. The question has nothing to do with emotional scars bur does have to do with selfisness. Also, nobody should be forced to stay in an abusive relationship.
I just hope that EVERYONE knows that Pat Robertson is absolutely wrong as he is on several issues. His answer so cruel and unbiblical. This is NOT my Lord's answer! Just divorce her?!?!? Wow!!!
Seeing as how this video is from the official 700 Club YouTube page, maybe I can get CBN and Pat Robertson to read this comment: Pat Robertson, I hereby challenge you to a religious debate on divorce because of Alzheimer's and about earthquakes in Haiti. If you accept, please send me a private message saying so. If not, and particularly if you actually delete this comment, then at least I've proven my true Christian nature in showing that I'm actually willing to study the Bible.
Seeing as how this video is from the official 700 Club YouTube page, maybe I can get CBN and Pat Robertson to read this comment: Pat Robertson, I hereby challenge you to a religious debate on divorce because of Alzheimer's and about earthquakes in Haiti. If you accept, please send me a private message saying so. If not, and particularly if you actually delete this comment, then at least I've proven my true Christian nature in showing that I'm actually willing to study the Bible.
@frharry haha, exactly what i thought.. It's the same as a catholic priest on australian tv last night who slipped out "our homosexual group" instead of homophobic group.
correction - I put in my post to take responsibility for ourselves, when I meant to say take responsibility for yourselves...I'm covered. Don't need no space god to guide me down a moral path
what a scumbag Pat Robertson is. And how dumb is anyone who sends this fraud money! / and people wonder why I look down on religious people. If people could get over their invisible friend and take responsibility for ourselves then we wouldn't need assholes like this and we would certainly be taking away their power that they don't deserve!
I have taken care of 2 of my fellow human beings over the last 10 yrs that had suffered from Alzheimer's. Carrying them both to the grave & it seems to me that Pat is showing signs of the early stages of Alzheimer's. Any one else see these signs?
What do you expect from a so called pastor that believes in contraception. When do we become gods and tell Almighty God that we determine when a child is born. Shame on this faith. Another "burger king faith" have it your way.
Typical fundie nonsense. Why would anyone ask for advice from a fool like Robertson? And Jesus patently declared that Moses only allowed for divorce because of the "hardness" of the people's hearts. He said that that was not what "God" intended. Christians should either stick to their principles or chuck their holy book out of the window. Instead of that they just twist everything to suit their own purposes!
This is sad. I love Pat, and respect him. But he should retire, since he is making comments that are unbiblical and leading people astray. I met with him personally three yrs ago and could see then that his light was growing dim. Much more so now. I can see how hard it must be for Terry to work with him, because I know she doesn't agree with what he said.
The easiest thing to do here is to condemn Pat. But nevertheless, it is still a difficult question with a lot of grey areas. Truth is still truth. But carefully examine your heart to make sure you're not operating with the self righteousness of a pharisee. Or that your heart is full of bitterness about something else God requires in his word. God looks on the heart. Thats why Galatian 6:1 says we should restore our brother in a spirit of MEEKNESS. He who is without sin cast the first stone!
I've always loved the 700 club but I must disagree that a man should divorce his wife because she has alzheimers. If your child was injured in a car accident and left brain damaged or paralized would you "divorce" them as your child because they do not have the quality of a "normal" life that they once had? I think not! Marriage is a covenant between God, a man, and a woman it is not to be broken. It all comes down to WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
It's about time Americans stop listening to Evangelical leaders like Robertson, Hagee, Falwell, et al. They are all fakes, not concerned with Jesus, or his message of peace and love. They made agreements with big business and the Republican party in the 1970s to lead their people to vote for the party and it's pro greed, pro war policies.
God permits divorce only for "porneia" , which generally means unlawful sexual intercourse due to either blood relations (also called incest) or non-sacramental unions. The Lord DOES NOT permit divorce for "moicheia" (ADULTRY). It is also important to note that in these cases, a marriage never existed in the first place, so the Lord is NOT permitting divorce as we understand it in our modern culture, but a dissolution of a union which was unlawful to begin with.
Oh Pat...take your Alzheimer's medication and go change your adult diaper! Stop referring to the Bible that you cast aside should someone get Alzheimer's. The "last days can be a long time" Yeah..they're called years, decades, centuries!
Don't worry about the last days Marion.....at your age...that could be tomorrow!
It seems to me that Pat is finally acknowledging the fact that there are no easy answers, that there are gray areas where the Bible doesn't have the answers.
Proves we don't get our morality from the Bible - we interpret the Bible according to the morality and beliefs we already have.
@maidofstarstuff More evidence that we insert our own morality into what we read at 6:20, regarding Jesus paintings and the second commandment. "It certainly is, technically." (or to put it another way, Pat, "The book where we are specifically told not to make any graven images is a killjoy, we like our graven images and it seems harmless, so let's ignore that part. Let's move on to a juicier passage, like where Jesus loves us, but unbelievers will burn in Hell for ever and ever and ever."
Dear Pat, I have admired you for years, given to the 700 Club and know you have done a great work in spreading the GOOD NEWS! I though am disturbed as a christian to see you easily say that it is ok for a man to divorce is wife who is sick with Alzheimer's. Marriage is a covenant and a promise one to another to love, honor, cherish in sickness and in health, till death do us part. She is not dead, she is only sick. The husband has put himself and desires before her and fornicated .
Pat is right, Alzheimer is curse from God because of homosexuals. why we have hungers because we have gays. Why we have maritial affairs because we have gays, Why your neighbor's daughter was bitten by a dog because we accept gay in our society. Why we have high unemployment rate because God want to purnish us for having gays. Why Pat shooting off his Christian with no moral value mouth because God hates us for having gays.
Alzheimer's is NOT a death. While the mind is basically gone, the spirit is still alive and well. While this man must be hurting emmensly from his wife's deteariorating condition, he should not be "seeing other women!" He should stick by her side! In sickness AND in health. I mean, look at Zsa Zsa Gabor and Prince Fredrick Von Anhalt. He's been married to woman who's been divorced 8 times! He obviously loves her and wants to care for her! He doesn't care what state she's in!
I think Pat Robertson is a Christian, albeit somewhat misguided sometimes. They should be presenting answers from SCRIPTURE for this section of the show, not based on Robertson's "feelings" because clearly he's wrong on this issue. Pick up your Bible for the answers, Pat!
Clearly Pat is wrong. His lack of concrete moral conviction has demonstrated that he has lost his fear of God. Gods Word says that to fear God is the beginning of wisdom.
Dementia is not caused by age, nor does age cause dementia.
A good place to start examining why or how could Pat counsel with such blasphemous words, is in the heart. Pat, time for inner reflection and self examination. Remember Jesus says that what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart. Align with Gods Word.
My Dad spent 4 years in a hospital/nursing home due to advanced Parkinson's. At the end of Parkinson's there is a considerable amount of Dementia. Mom visited Dad nearly every day for those 4 years.
Mom was faithful to her wedding vows, for better or for worse.
Perhaps, instead of accusing Pat of being insensitive or a heretic, I wonder if Pat’s answer was because Pat is himself beginning to suffer from Dementia of some sort -- after all, Pat is 81 years of age.
@pastorart1974 I actually believe this could be the case for Pat and see that this bring it on question could truly be an indicator of being influenced, swayed, by another person as well as being confused due to his age. Both of my grandmother's at the end of their life were easily manipulated, confused and held opinions that were not sound in some areas of thinking. I also see that with my own mother who is not far behind Pat in age.
@wildwood143 I agree. I think Pat should retire from public ministry, because he is at an age where he is making statements which are not biblically sound and due to his status as a high profile public figure, he is bringing much disgrace on the name of the Lord.
Pat Robertson,take your costume off,the one with the sheep and show us your real self the wolf. As Jesus said a wolf in sheeps clothing,that you are.How dare you say this about this poor woman, just kick her to the curb and divorce her,since she has Alzheimers. Her husband already has a fling going and you encouraged him to divorce. You are not a servant of God,you are a servant of Satan.
Pat Robertson like most Pentecostal/Charismatic leaders say crazy things. They do not devide the Word properly. Here Pat uses a faulty logic. How can a "walking death" be equal to real death mentioned in the Bible?. Like all Pente./Charis. he also preaches things which help people get what they want here, right now.
They criticise others especially the left for all things and their misintepretation of the Bible and now he does exactly the same thing.
You can't even make a mere top ten horrible Pat Robertson quotes anymore. You have to expand it to top 25 atrocious comments. I still think him blaming the Haiti earthquake on a pact with Satan is his worst ever.
This Pat is a crying shame. Could this not have been answered with more wisdom and tact? Is it not our accountable obligation before God to honor promises made in Gods very presence when married?To sit groping for wisdom and lukewarm, to laugh with uncertainty in the face of this important counseling opportunity, you sir should relinquish your seat. You are unfit for duty. To lead in Truth one must know Truth.
This is silliness! Guess the media hasn't been able to ride Pat Robertson in a while, saw a chance to do it today, and, here we are! Anyway, to whoever posted this, thanks for having the entire comment, instead of just a piece of it like many others are doing. Anyway, what Pat is saying here, about the guy who the question's about, is that he should just move on instead of cheating on his sick wife. It's funny that the many that are ragging on Pat aren't taking this into consideration:)
Pat, you are a dick! I wasn't aware the 10 Commandments came with exceptions. You just okayed adultery which, since you are the big God freak, maybe you should backtrack quickly. F*ck you, you waste of skin! I'm glad I don't believe in "your" god and, I'm sure in your view, going to Hell for it. I'd rather be there than anywhere with the likes of you! I hope you get sick and get left alone. By your own words, it would be justifiable to leave your sorry ass.
Pat, I am 40 now and my grandmother watched you when I was small. You have now NAILED the COFFIN for me.....YOU MAKE ME SICK and I am a Christian.....you have SPIT on Jesus and God and the BIBLE! Marriage is forever!!!!!! And it is inhumane. You are SERVICE TO SELF you HIDDEN FREEMASON everyone knows....stop using the CORNATO when you PRAY!!!!!!!!!! You better get on your knees and beg for forgiveness FAST!!!!!!! "America a COMPANY" your words..hahahah TRUE. You better QUIT the MASONS!
I have worked in a nursing home and have meet couples in which one spouse has Alzheimers and the other doesn't. It is pure agony for the healthy spouse to watch the spouse stricken with this disease to not even remember his or her name, the fact that they are husband and wife,or any of the experiences they have shared in matrimony. The mutual suffering I saw in these people was heartbreaking and made me cry at times. It is compassionate to free the healthy spouse of this suffering.Pat is right.
Jesus said that the only reason for divorce is sexual immorality. Not Alzheimer's disease. How can he get on this show and lie to the people. Read your Bible people! If you want to find a wolf in sheep's clothing, he's sitting right here. Shame on him!
@jadedbutterfly27 lol you a retard this shit aint christian exspecially what he said lol.jesus is the most contradicting person in your bible i think that nigga had alzheimers lol.lucifer the north star dawn of the moring and jesus also calls his self dawn of the moring stop skipping them pages for what you wanna read.lucifer aka devil in hebrew is the planet venus and if you say the bible origin aint hebrew den you dont know shit google it thanks for calling me a planet ima star 2 you lol
@jadedbutterfly27 Maybe she committed adultery in her heart and can't remember it. Or maybe she didn't ... but thinks she might have. I think Jesus would probably consider her guilty for not remembering not committing adultery, otherwise he would heal her of alzheimers ... wouldn't he? I agree with you about Pat Robinson - making a fortune out of people credulity is pretty low.
Shame on Pat! In SICKNESS and in health.'Til DEATH do us part. What's wrong with him trying to manipulate the marriage covenant between man, woman and GOD. That's like saying if your spouse can no longer be intimate because of health reasons, that you should divorce them so that you can have companionship. You can't break your covenant with the Lord. When one of you is no longer a living being on this planet, your marriage is over. Not for a second before that time.
@sahm160723185 your an idiot then. He said, he cant stand living with his woman anymore and thinkj aboput cheating, Pat then says, its better to divorce her then to cheat on her.
And live your own life. How can you compare that persons relationship with your mothers?
@sahm160723185 i don't give a damn if your offended, your opinion doesn't mean anything. i lol at my own attempt at a troll. btw im an atheist.(xtra troll)
Wow-- that's awful!! Vows are "in sickness and in health, til death do us part." This is NOT death. They are still alive. If you love someone enough, you will take care of them through everything they are going through! Didn't he ever watch The Notebook?????? She had dimentia and yet, he still went and read to her every chance he could for just the slightest chance that she might remember him... that's LOVE!!
That is the long way of saying that I do not have the words to express how deeply offensive I find this comment. Not only do I find it to be terribly inaccurate to the Bible, but I am offended by it on a personal level.
Does this mean we get to euthanize the old, the sick, and the mentally handicapped? After all, we wouldn't want to inconvenience their caregivers.
My grandmother has Alzheimer's. Her brain isn't working correctly, and it constantly gets harder and harder to be around her. But she still loves and feels deeply. She doesn't always recognize my grandfather, but when she does recognize him and speaks about him, you can hear the love in her voice. She will love him until her dying day, whether she has the words to express it or not. And he will always love her. They meant their vows when they said them 60 years ago, and they still mean them.
@RocktheSocks As a caregiver for 24 years in the public setting, retired now, I find your sentiment sweet. In this world of disposable stuff, human life is not one of them. Thanks for sharing.
why does pat.. seem to say things that are convenient to him... a previous show he says ... not under any conditions divorce.. which I don't agree with.. but now he sees a position he may be put in and cast it all off.. with DIvorce her...... okay really...
"If you respect that vow, you say 'til death do us part. This is a kind of death." This contradicts previous views on the sanctity of human life in all forms.
frivera360 5 days ago
A real , born again christian would never think Pat is a born again christian after watching this.
Zituka1974 1 month ago
Pat - Dear old Pat. Always a "kind" word for the helpless. Cruel selfish prick!
pataphysician66 1 month ago
Pat Robinson is a lunatic and charlatan.
Rda131Brian 1 month ago
BOO!!!! >:o/
PrincessPetunia 1 month ago
Young Turks.
FixedNewsChannel 2 months ago
BTW if anyone asks me what religion i hold its OMNISM
MrSyntheticDesign 2 months ago
Its rather arrogent to believe that god needs help of any kind especially from US the HUMAN RACE an inferior set of pions. if god wants something done he does it himself who are we to even propose what god wants. pat thinks he is preaching about gods word the simple fact of the matter is is that if god wouldnt want anyone to spread his word when if god said "when the heart doubteth and ye are bare of all answers, ask and ye shall recieve" meaning ASK GOD HIMSELF for the answers not pat!
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lucy9359 2 months ago
@lucy9359 It is not about being a judge.It is about speaking up for what is right and wrong.We all have that obligation.There is more at stake here than Robertson's thoughtless comments.What is a stake is determining when a human no longer becomes human.This is relevant in the act of abortion, which states when a baby becomes human and in euthenasia which determines when we stop being human.I am sorry about your mother; her condition does not mean she no longer wanter your love.
Catholicdadof4 2 months ago
@Catholicdadof4 I personally would not abandoned my marriage covenant however, I can see how someone in that position would feel the way he does...David abadoned all moral judgement for less of a temptation...if this man does go and marry another woman then we owe it to the wife to counsel him to remain a care giver to his first wife...we can't counsel him to throw the baby out with the bath water....and lets face it people will sin!
lucy9359 2 months ago
A person with Alzheimer's is dead. A fertilized egg is alive. Sigh...
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"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires," 2 Timothy 4:3 We are here and PAT ROBERSTON IS PROF!
Gospel2u 3 months ago
HOGWASH AND HORSE MANURE! Shame on you Pat!
TimelessByTam 3 months ago
What happened to supernatural healing Pat????????
ericjaynelson 3 months ago
why all the hate?
jmxbox 3 months ago
Fuck Pat Robertson
DeterminationForever 4 months ago
@DeterminationForever yeah, im sure you would stay with a women who doesnt even know you and rarely can speak. and has a memory of a gold fish. thats what you wanna live with for the rest of your life?
stfu unless you lived with someone with this.
quezcatol 3 months ago
Scratch a sanctimonious, religious zealot; find a hypocrite.
jeffersonianideal 4 months ago
This guy sure keeps us Christians busy cleaning up after his comments. The Bible tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church. How does Christ love the woman with Alzheimer's? That's how the husband is to love his wife. "If you respect til death do us part"? "This is a kind of death"? Nonsense!
bereantrb 4 months ago 3
@bereantrb great comment! pat robertson is a fool.
mayjason84 4 months ago
1:03 ....LOL yeah well.. wow
Ibrahim1109 4 months ago
he actually did post some scriptures, my bad
actionmanatee 4 months ago
also, when did he quote a single scripture in his answers, and if I am correct, China hates israel, therefore, they will be one of the countries that wage war in revelations against jerusalem? please correct me if I am wrong
actionmanatee 4 months ago
wait a second here... There are moments where god says divorce is allowed, but GOD HATES DIVORCE, he should not be seeing other women, it is having an affair as well!
actionmanatee 4 months ago
While I don't agree with his comments, and do believe he should probably retire, He does state that this question is beyond him, and not to take his word for it. Also the question is about someone who has already started seeing other women. Is he condoning divorcing the sick spouse or merely being understanding of the position that the husband is in? Again I absolutely disagree with the statement, just playing devils advocate.
Jimmynotes 4 months ago
He's finally losing it. Dementia. I would advise his wife to consider divorcing him.
charadester 4 months ago
The guy did marry his wife "til death do them part." And even tho his wife doesn't recognize him anymore he should still do whatever he can to make her final days as comfortable as he can. There will be plenty of time to seek companionship elsewhere after she passes.
And Pat Robertson is a fucking dope.
imthedorf1964 4 months ago
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Water4Jeremiah 4 months ago
Why doesn't she preach? She keeps on contradicting and disagreeing with him! She's got more sense than him anyway!
missionary2asia 5 months ago
at 0:50, yes, Pat, it is cruel. Yes, let's get some ethicist besides you to give this advice. Maybe you should shut your mouth if you don't know what you're talking about. Pat is getting old. People start revealing more of them true selves as they age. Our faults don't disappear but are magnified in our senility.
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missionary2asia 5 months ago
Divorce? How shameful..... Makes me SICK... If the man wants to see an example of a REAL RESPECTABLE MAN, he should rent the movie "THE NOTEBOOK"!! Thankfully I don't need religious dogma to love my husband these 26 years and for as long as I live... Seems an atheist should have answered this question instead.... Ugh
kastnmagic 5 months ago
Those who preach family values are always either divorced or gay. Watching this asshole, I wish Hell existed.
SeamusLight93 5 months ago
will pat support stem cell research to find the cure?
EmmaDelamare 5 months ago 7
@EmmaDelamare are you retarded or something? not all diseases can be cured with stem cell research - stfu.
quezcatol 3 months ago
The man said that he is bitter at God, so the man has a heart condition that is not loving God. So, out of a bitter heart he decides to begin an affair with another woman. The man justifies his actions in stating "she isn't there"- I would say that many spouses that are not there by drug addictions, so do we justify our need for companionship by having an affair. Pat you are totally wrong on God's word- the most important fact is the man is bitter not that he needs sexual companionship!
PrincessMelodee 5 months ago
@2:07 LOL he is taking this seriously
sandyman155 5 months ago
see YouTube video with ID: f6pX1phIqug
rbryankane 5 months ago
How Christian of you?
mzachman345 5 months ago
This are the effects of being a Christian, wow!
magdielpr29 5 months ago
So so wrong
flowersalsolive 5 months ago
Typical Christian hypocrisy. "Divorce isn't cool." "Oh it's cool if they have Alzheimer's."
MasterAdam100 5 months ago 2
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Like a satanic Cheshire cat, Pat Robertson has bastardized the Gospel for many a year. This latest affront is no surprise. This pathetic old charlatan will have much to answer for.
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rickw1100 5 months ago
What happenened to committment in the sanctity of marriage...for better or for worse, in sickness and in health. Marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman before God...til death do you part. For a "pastor" like this to make a statement about not condemning someone...we have NO place to condemn in the first place but to encourage people to do what is right in God's eyes! Everything is to be On earth as it is in heaven!
mavrrt 5 months ago 2
When Pat dies, i'll throw a party.
Asshole should keep his scat filled mouth closed.
maggru91 5 months ago 2
Why do people still listen to this asshole? IMHO anyone who divorces their spouse over Alzheimers is a piece of shit! I don't care how sick my husband may get one day...I wouldn't DREAM of leaving his side, especially when he would need me most. So F U Pat!
hnoel79 5 months ago
Pat Robertson has Alzheimer's.
cne08 5 months ago 2
Further more, his bit on idolatry is also ridiculous. NO ONE worships an icon, a picture, a drawing, a statue or any other image of Jesus, etc, anymore than they worship a picture of a family member.
I didn't listen closely enough to comment on the revolutionary war bit...
marlee51 5 months ago
This is outrageous and despicable. My mother has mod alzheherimer's type dementia, and is still a human being, regardless of where this takes her. Malachi 2 tells us that God HATES DIVORCE! Those vows taken are until death, not alzheimer's or any other catastrophic disease enters our lives. IN SICKNESS and in health, in good times AND IN BAD, for better or for WORSE, until death parts us! HOW DARE he advocate this! He needs to retract, and NOT hide behind CBN.
marlee51 5 months ago
this fuck goin to hell if there is one
ahbilyon 5 months ago
I know this isn't the popular sentiment but if you look at Pat's response in the context of the question he was asked, this isn't an endorsement for divorce just because the wife has Alzheimer's. It's obvious the husband doesn't respect his marital vows. You can't make someone act with integrity, and it takes integrity to live up to "till death do us part". The media and everyone want to focus on how Pat responded, but the bigger issue really is that the husband's heart is in the wrong place.
gifted1der 5 months ago
Although I couldn't disagree more with Pat I wouldn't say he is the embodiment of all that is wrong with humanity. Does he need to retire and step away from the show most likely, but to all of you who are judging him you are no better. We all make mistakes in judgment and I'm sure most if not all have things in your past that you wouldn't want anyone else to know about. So before you condemn a man and one who is elderly at that maybe you should take a look at yourself first. Those of us who kno
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zaksam777 5 months ago
@kalopezinohio hi. I really respect Pat. out of shock i commented. like you cant expect such icons to come on tv and say such things. Read your Bible... even a young Christian who doesnt know much about doctrine and teaching can tell that you are not supposed to leave your soul mate unless found in adultry or if that someone leaves you beacise of your faith. I am shocked.this cant be Pat. pls pinch me and tell me i'm dreamin. no no. are these the last days? God bless Pat I still pray for him...
zaksam777 5 months ago
I think Pat Roberston has Alzheimer's Disease. He surely does not remember Saint Paul telling husbands to love his wife life like Christ loves his Church. Christ died for his Church. We must be willing to die for our wives, not abandon her when she is more vulnerable than a child.
Catholicdadof4 5 months ago 17
@Catholicdadof4 yes, but are you going to throw stones at those who do decide to divorce their wives because they cant take the emotional scars it has given them?
I think it is okay and not everyone can be so holi like Newt Gingrich...
whatiskungfan 2 months ago
@whatiskungfan Don't confuse my comment friend. Focus on the specific question to Robertson. The situation is about leaving a handicapped spouse not about spousal abuse. The question has nothing to do with emotional scars bur does have to do with selfisness. Also, nobody should be forced to stay in an abusive relationship.
Catholicdadof4 2 months ago
@Catholicdadof4 I am not Catholic, but I agree with you. True Christianity (and Islam, Buddhism and Judaism) is about compassion.
pataphysician66 1 month ago
I just hope that EVERYONE knows that Pat Robertson is absolutely wrong as he is on several issues. His answer so cruel and unbiblical. This is NOT my Lord's answer! Just divorce her?!?!? Wow!!!
EPESDART 5 months ago
Does this guy realize how much of an idiot he is?
rhcp484 5 months ago
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Seeing as how this video is from the official 700 Club YouTube page, maybe I can get CBN and Pat Robertson to read this comment: Pat Robertson, I hereby challenge you to a religious debate on divorce because of Alzheimer's and about earthquakes in Haiti. If you accept, please send me a private message saying so. If not, and particularly if you actually delete this comment, then at least I've proven my true Christian nature in showing that I'm actually willing to study the Bible.
CaptainTouchdown 5 months ago
Seeing as how this video is from the official 700 Club YouTube page, maybe I can get CBN and Pat Robertson to read this comment: Pat Robertson, I hereby challenge you to a religious debate on divorce because of Alzheimer's and about earthquakes in Haiti. If you accept, please send me a private message saying so. If not, and particularly if you actually delete this comment, then at least I've proven my true Christian nature in showing that I'm actually willing to study the Bible.
CaptainTouchdown 5 months ago
wow is this Pat???
zaksam777 5 months ago
lol @ tens of millons of people who revolve around a 2000 year old book. Come on people, snap out of this neuroligical disorder
725672567256 5 months ago 2
@725672567256 the same old book is true even today
zaksam777 5 months ago
I always feel bad when I hear of someone's passing. However, when Mr Robertson passes away I th ink the world may be a better place.
He is just horrible, a vulgar, mean spirited ignorant fool with no sense of morality or respect for anyone.
He is the embodiment of all that is wrong with the Human species.
ThieleM 5 months ago
"The United States was a separate company, er, country..."
Wow, what a Freudian slip, Pat. Truer words were never spoken.
frharry 5 months ago
@frharry haha, exactly what i thought.. It's the same as a catholic priest on australian tv last night who slipped out "our homosexual group" instead of homophobic group.
725672567256 5 months ago
5 People have been desperate to get laid and not have it be called adultery.
joeybuttifucco 5 months ago
correction - I put in my post to take responsibility for ourselves, when I meant to say take responsibility for yourselves...I'm covered. Don't need no space god to guide me down a moral path
Dahgrostabphri 5 months ago
what a scumbag Pat Robertson is. And how dumb is anyone who sends this fraud money! / and people wonder why I look down on religious people. If people could get over their invisible friend and take responsibility for ourselves then we wouldn't need assholes like this and we would certainly be taking away their power that they don't deserve!
Dahgrostabphri 5 months ago 2
What a great example O.o
TheAppleballGuys 5 months ago
Why do people still allow this show to be on the air?
whatisthis2040 5 months ago
pat - my mother has dementia - can i divorce her?
nsdtr01 5 months ago
I have taken care of 2 of my fellow human beings over the last 10 yrs that had suffered from Alzheimer's. Carrying them both to the grave & it seems to me that Pat is showing signs of the early stages of Alzheimer's. Any one else see these signs?
mamdt3 5 months ago
What do you expect from a so called pastor that believes in contraception. When do we become gods and tell Almighty God that we determine when a child is born. Shame on this faith. Another "burger king faith" have it your way.
GodFamilyCountryCorp 5 months ago
I wish people would stop looking to him for spiritual guidance. He is lost. No saved person makes the comments he makes.
dairydave1 5 months ago
Typical fundie nonsense. Why would anyone ask for advice from a fool like Robertson? And Jesus patently declared that Moses only allowed for divorce because of the "hardness" of the people's hearts. He said that that was not what "God" intended. Christians should either stick to their principles or chuck their holy book out of the window. Instead of that they just twist everything to suit their own purposes!
123barriejohn 5 months ago 2
This is sad. I love Pat, and respect him. But he should retire, since he is making comments that are unbiblical and leading people astray. I met with him personally three yrs ago and could see then that his light was growing dim. Much more so now. I can see how hard it must be for Terry to work with him, because I know she doesn't agree with what he said.
Lacronh 5 months ago
@Lacronh This man is below you. You should not bother defending him.
MasterADG1 5 months ago
The easiest thing to do here is to condemn Pat. But nevertheless, it is still a difficult question with a lot of grey areas. Truth is still truth. But carefully examine your heart to make sure you're not operating with the self righteousness of a pharisee. Or that your heart is full of bitterness about something else God requires in his word. God looks on the heart. Thats why Galatian 6:1 says we should restore our brother in a spirit of MEEKNESS. He who is without sin cast the first stone!
aw7jc 5 months ago
We are not to submit to leaders, but to God. I am sad, to hear this too.
prayerofhope 5 months ago
I've always loved the 700 club but I must disagree that a man should divorce his wife because she has alzheimers. If your child was injured in a car accident and left brain damaged or paralized would you "divorce" them as your child because they do not have the quality of a "normal" life that they once had? I think not! Marriage is a covenant between God, a man, and a woman it is not to be broken. It all comes down to WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
kowgirlkim 5 months ago
It's about time Americans stop listening to Evangelical leaders like Robertson, Hagee, Falwell, et al. They are all fakes, not concerned with Jesus, or his message of peace and love. They made agreements with big business and the Republican party in the 1970s to lead their people to vote for the party and it's pro greed, pro war policies.
SupositoryRepository 5 months ago
God permits divorce only for "porneia" , which generally means unlawful sexual intercourse due to either blood relations (also called incest) or non-sacramental unions. The Lord DOES NOT permit divorce for "moicheia" (ADULTRY). It is also important to note that in these cases, a marriage never existed in the first place, so the Lord is NOT permitting divorce as we understand it in our modern culture, but a dissolution of a union which was unlawful to begin with.
jdlny 5 months ago
Oh Pat...take your Alzheimer's medication and go change your adult diaper! Stop referring to the Bible that you cast aside should someone get Alzheimer's. The "last days can be a long time" Yeah..they're called years, decades, centuries!
Don't worry about the last days Marion.....at your age...that could be tomorrow!
MisterJokerToker 5 months ago
It seems to me that Pat is finally acknowledging the fact that there are no easy answers, that there are gray areas where the Bible doesn't have the answers.
Proves we don't get our morality from the Bible - we interpret the Bible according to the morality and beliefs we already have.
maidofstarstuff 5 months ago
@maidofstarstuff More evidence that we insert our own morality into what we read at 6:20, regarding Jesus paintings and the second commandment. "It certainly is, technically." (or to put it another way, Pat, "The book where we are specifically told not to make any graven images is a killjoy, we like our graven images and it seems harmless, so let's ignore that part. Let's move on to a juicier passage, like where Jesus loves us, but unbelievers will burn in Hell for ever and ever and ever."
maidofstarstuff 5 months ago
Fuck you, Pat Robertson!
DesertLynx83 5 months ago 2
@DesertLynx83 lol
whatisthis2040 5 months ago
Dear Pat, I have admired you for years, given to the 700 Club and know you have done a great work in spreading the GOOD NEWS! I though am disturbed as a christian to see you easily say that it is ok for a man to divorce is wife who is sick with Alzheimer's. Marriage is a covenant and a promise one to another to love, honor, cherish in sickness and in health, till death do us part. She is not dead, she is only sick. The husband has put himself and desires before her and fornicated .
wildwood143 5 months ago
Pat is right, Alzheimer is curse from God because of homosexuals. why we have hungers because we have gays. Why we have maritial affairs because we have gays, Why your neighbor's daughter was bitten by a dog because we accept gay in our society. Why we have high unemployment rate because God want to purnish us for having gays. Why Pat shooting off his Christian with no moral value mouth because God hates us for having gays.
whyicare 5 months ago
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hnoel79 5 months ago
Alzheimer's is NOT a death. While the mind is basically gone, the spirit is still alive and well. While this man must be hurting emmensly from his wife's deteariorating condition, he should not be "seeing other women!" He should stick by her side! In sickness AND in health. I mean, look at Zsa Zsa Gabor and Prince Fredrick Von Anhalt. He's been married to woman who's been divorced 8 times! He obviously loves her and wants to care for her! He doesn't care what state she's in!
BATTY3459 5 months ago
I think Pat Robertson is a Christian, albeit somewhat misguided sometimes. They should be presenting answers from SCRIPTURE for this section of the show, not based on Robertson's "feelings" because clearly he's wrong on this issue. Pick up your Bible for the answers, Pat!
BATTY3459 5 months ago
Clearly Pat is wrong. His lack of concrete moral conviction has demonstrated that he has lost his fear of God. Gods Word says that to fear God is the beginning of wisdom.
Dementia is not caused by age, nor does age cause dementia.
A good place to start examining why or how could Pat counsel with such blasphemous words, is in the heart. Pat, time for inner reflection and self examination. Remember Jesus says that what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart. Align with Gods Word.
only1passionrose 5 months ago
My Dad spent 4 years in a hospital/nursing home due to advanced Parkinson's. At the end of Parkinson's there is a considerable amount of Dementia. Mom visited Dad nearly every day for those 4 years.
Mom was faithful to her wedding vows, for better or for worse.
Perhaps, instead of accusing Pat of being insensitive or a heretic, I wonder if Pat’s answer was because Pat is himself beginning to suffer from Dementia of some sort -- after all, Pat is 81 years of age.
PA
pastorart1974 5 months ago 2
@pastorart1974 I actually believe this could be the case for Pat and see that this bring it on question could truly be an indicator of being influenced, swayed, by another person as well as being confused due to his age. Both of my grandmother's at the end of their life were easily manipulated, confused and held opinions that were not sound in some areas of thinking. I also see that with my own mother who is not far behind Pat in age.
wildwood143 5 months ago
@wildwood143 I agree. I think Pat should retire from public ministry, because he is at an age where he is making statements which are not biblically sound and due to his status as a high profile public figure, he is bringing much disgrace on the name of the Lord.
Lacronh 5 months ago
@pastorart1974 would you stop protecting him, he says stupid stuff like this all the time
whatisthis2040 5 months ago
Funny how he said "Yeah, if you respect that vow." So basically he is saying that he doesn't respect the vow that he took in the name of GOD.
molleyla 5 months ago
Pat Robertson,take your costume off,the one with the sheep and show us your real self the wolf. As Jesus said a wolf in sheeps clothing,that you are.How dare you say this about this poor woman, just kick her to the curb and divorce her,since she has Alzheimers. Her husband already has a fling going and you encouraged him to divorce. You are not a servant of God,you are a servant of Satan.
nancyannki52 5 months ago
Pat Robertson like most Pentecostal/Charismatic leaders say crazy things. They do not devide the Word properly. Here Pat uses a faulty logic. How can a "walking death" be equal to real death mentioned in the Bible?. Like all Pente./Charis. he also preaches things which help people get what they want here, right now.
They criticise others especially the left for all things and their misintepretation of the Bible and now he does exactly the same thing.
I used to support him but not anymore.
checkitall1 5 months ago
Pat Robertson is a pagan.
Danny2Lisa 5 months ago
You can't even make a mere top ten horrible Pat Robertson quotes anymore. You have to expand it to top 25 atrocious comments. I still think him blaming the Haiti earthquake on a pact with Satan is his worst ever.
goldenarrow75 5 months ago
This Pat is a crying shame. Could this not have been answered with more wisdom and tact? Is it not our accountable obligation before God to honor promises made in Gods very presence when married?To sit groping for wisdom and lukewarm, to laugh with uncertainty in the face of this important counseling opportunity, you sir should relinquish your seat. You are unfit for duty. To lead in Truth one must know Truth.
only1passionrose 5 months ago
This is silliness! Guess the media hasn't been able to ride Pat Robertson in a while, saw a chance to do it today, and, here we are! Anyway, to whoever posted this, thanks for having the entire comment, instead of just a piece of it like many others are doing. Anyway, what Pat is saying here, about the guy who the question's about, is that he should just move on instead of cheating on his sick wife. It's funny that the many that are ragging on Pat aren't taking this into consideration:)
jarbon5 5 months ago
Robertson is such a creep. Always has been. Shame on anyone who contributes to this lying charlatan
ScrapNfight 5 months ago
"Two loving gay people trying to get married destroys the institution of marriage!"
"Your wife has alzheimer's? Pffffff divorce that bitch!"
- Pat Robertson
Balian49 5 months ago
Pat, you are a dick! I wasn't aware the 10 Commandments came with exceptions. You just okayed adultery which, since you are the big God freak, maybe you should backtrack quickly. F*ck you, you waste of skin! I'm glad I don't believe in "your" god and, I'm sure in your view, going to Hell for it. I'd rather be there than anywhere with the likes of you! I hope you get sick and get left alone. By your own words, it would be justifiable to leave your sorry ass.
screaminalleycat 5 months ago
Retire Pat with your unbiblical advice. And your dominion theology as well! Please stop!
joeforHistruth 5 months ago
My dear, sweet baby Jesus. This man has lost his mind. Alzheimer's maybe? Can we now declare this biblical abomination dead?
goofuskac 5 months ago
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VannZratha 5 months ago
Pat, I am 40 now and my grandmother watched you when I was small. You have now NAILED the COFFIN for me.....YOU MAKE ME SICK and I am a Christian.....you have SPIT on Jesus and God and the BIBLE! Marriage is forever!!!!!! And it is inhumane. You are SERVICE TO SELF you HIDDEN FREEMASON everyone knows....stop using the CORNATO when you PRAY!!!!!!!!!! You better get on your knees and beg for forgiveness FAST!!!!!!! "America a COMPANY" your words..hahahah TRUE. You better QUIT the MASONS!
URABombShell 5 months ago
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I have worked in a nursing home and have meet couples in which one spouse has Alzheimers and the other doesn't. It is pure agony for the healthy spouse to watch the spouse stricken with this disease to not even remember his or her name, the fact that they are husband and wife,or any of the experiences they have shared in matrimony. The mutual suffering I saw in these people was heartbreaking and made me cry at times. It is compassionate to free the healthy spouse of this suffering.Pat is right.
neon0lemonade 5 months ago
Jesus said that the only reason for divorce is sexual immorality. Not Alzheimer's disease. How can he get on this show and lie to the people. Read your Bible people! If you want to find a wolf in sheep's clothing, he's sitting right here. Shame on him!
jadedbutterfly27 5 months ago 17
@jadedbutterfly27 who wants to read that crap
ahbilyon 5 months ago
@ahbilyon Nothing i love more than a troll. Why even read a page for Christians when you are full of the devil? I'll pray for you.
jadedbutterfly27 5 months ago
@jadedbutterfly27 lol you a retard this shit aint christian exspecially what he said lol.jesus is the most contradicting person in your bible i think that nigga had alzheimers lol.lucifer the north star dawn of the moring and jesus also calls his self dawn of the moring stop skipping them pages for what you wanna read.lucifer aka devil in hebrew is the planet venus and if you say the bible origin aint hebrew den you dont know shit google it thanks for calling me a planet ima star 2 you lol
ahbilyon 5 months ago
@jadedbutterfly27 Maybe she committed adultery in her heart and can't remember it. Or maybe she didn't ... but thinks she might have. I think Jesus would probably consider her guilty for not remembering not committing adultery, otherwise he would heal her of alzheimers ... wouldn't he? I agree with you about Pat Robinson - making a fortune out of people credulity is pretty low.
kelco93 5 months ago
@jadedbutterfly27
He is one of the reasons i'm an athiest, next to the anti-intellectuals Kirk Camoren and Ray Comfort, they reject ratinal scientific understanding!
pbrskater26 5 months ago
Shame on Pat! In SICKNESS and in health.'Til DEATH do us part. What's wrong with him trying to manipulate the marriage covenant between man, woman and GOD. That's like saying if your spouse can no longer be intimate because of health reasons, that you should divorce them so that you can have companionship. You can't break your covenant with the Lord. When one of you is no longer a living being on this planet, your marriage is over. Not for a second before that time.
jadedbutterfly27 5 months ago
the notebook was a movie....the guy should mind his own business and i think pat was right
mangowoof 5 months ago
My mother has Alzheimer's and I find this really offensive.
sahm160723185 5 months ago 23
@sahm160723185 your an idiot then. He said, he cant stand living with his woman anymore and thinkj aboput cheating, Pat then says, its better to divorce her then to cheat on her.
And live your own life. How can you compare that persons relationship with your mothers?
quezcatol 5 months ago
@sahm160723185 i don't give a damn if your offended, your opinion doesn't mean anything. i lol at my own attempt at a troll. btw im an atheist.(xtra troll)
alex39977 5 months ago
Wow-- that's awful!! Vows are "in sickness and in health, til death do us part." This is NOT death. They are still alive. If you love someone enough, you will take care of them through everything they are going through! Didn't he ever watch The Notebook?????? She had dimentia and yet, he still went and read to her every chance he could for just the slightest chance that she might remember him... that's LOVE!!
vah3020 5 months ago
I can't wait to read his obituary. Enjoy Hell motherfucker.
MrChooseausername 5 months ago
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Pat Robertson is a sanctimonious jerk.
orphandani 5 months ago
That is the long way of saying that I do not have the words to express how deeply offensive I find this comment. Not only do I find it to be terribly inaccurate to the Bible, but I am offended by it on a personal level.
Does this mean we get to euthanize the old, the sick, and the mentally handicapped? After all, we wouldn't want to inconvenience their caregivers.
RocktheSocks 5 months ago 3
My grandmother has Alzheimer's. Her brain isn't working correctly, and it constantly gets harder and harder to be around her. But she still loves and feels deeply. She doesn't always recognize my grandfather, but when she does recognize him and speaks about him, you can hear the love in her voice. She will love him until her dying day, whether she has the words to express it or not. And he will always love her. They meant their vows when they said them 60 years ago, and they still mean them.
RocktheSocks 5 months ago
@RocktheSocks As a caregiver for 24 years in the public setting, retired now, I find your sentiment sweet. In this world of disposable stuff, human life is not one of them. Thanks for sharing.
only1passionrose 5 months ago
why does pat.. seem to say things that are convenient to him... a previous show he says ... not under any conditions divorce.. which I don't agree with.. but now he sees a position he may be put in and cast it all off.. with DIvorce her...... okay really...
dont get it...
Ballin4Jehovah 5 months ago
First to dislike. Sorry Pat but your response is terrible :(
BrotherBell8 5 months ago