Robertson tries to save Jesusland after Sharon gibe

[kskiska]

Pat Robertson, the American televangelist, today appeared to withdraw a diatribe against Ariel Sharon in an attempt to salvage his $50 million plan for a biblical theme park in Galilee.

(snip)

"Robertson pointed to the book of Joel in the Old Testament to show a biblical perspective of God’s view of Israel and efforts made from people who try to divide God’s land.

"In the book of Joel, the prophet Joel makes it very clear that God has ‘enmity against those who divide My land.’ God considers this land to be His. When you read the Bible, He said this is my land. For any Prime Minister of Israel who decides he will carve it up and give it away, God said, "No, this is Mine."

Ms Watts accused rival groups was a 'left-wing political agenda' of lifting her employer's comments out of context to discredit him.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,251-1980422,00.html

[Turbineguy]

1. Oh, so now

it's the Bible's fault.

[daleo]

50. Well, it does include a "left-wing political agenda"

If it is read accurately.

[politicaholic]

2. Isn't that just repeating what he said just not as loud? Plus...

by taking a piece of Israel aren't they taking part in chopping it to bits?

[DemBones DemBones]

43. Excellent point! It's wrong to give land to Palestinians,

but right to sell land to some kook of a preacher who wants to build a Biblical theme park. I know a lot of people, Christians and Jews, who've visisted the Holy Land and found it a profound experience. People who need a theme park to appreciate the Holy Land should stay home and go to their favorite theme park -- they can always read the Bible while waiting in the long lines or sitting waiting for a ride to start.

[Charlie Brown]

3. liberals should fund a Robertson/Roy Moore presidential run in 2008

That would ensure a Democratic victory.

[long_green]

30. would it?

Sometimes, I just don't know. I can easily see Katie Couric giggling as she wiggles into her burka. As for the men of the media, they'd love a Christian Taliban in this country. In a fundamentalist environment, the preachers and the deacons have ALL the money and all the fun.

[johnfunk]

49. Hey, Pat: I found YOUR version of Jaaayzus RIGHT HERE!

[IndianaGreen]

4. Right, blame it on the left wingers for Robertson's religious visions

Personally, I wish Israel would kick all the Christians out of the country, they are more dangerous than avian flu.

[Zhade]

40. Isn't having a "Jesusland" in Israel...

...incredibly insulting to the Jewish people?

I mean, they don't buy into the whole "Jesus as Messiah" thing (which I agree with them on), and there's got to be at least a few Israelis fuming about the idea.

[IndianaGreen]

47. It is more like a Jesus version of Disney Land

Leave to us to milk the Christians for every tourist dollar that we can, and why not? They can eat a fish sandwich with tartar sauce on the same site where legend says that Jesus fed the 5,000, and that's without French fries.

The problem are the Christian proselytizers that are living in Israel. They are a disease that must be expunge.

[Zhade]

51. Well, they're already suckers, why not charge 'em for it?

NT!

[David Zephyr]

5. Avi Hartuv did the right thing!

It was heartening to read Avi Hartuv's words that "Israel will not do business" with Mr. Pat Robertson and/or any other evangelicals who endorse what Robertson said.

Thank you, Avi Hartuv!

[ikojo]

27. Israel is thinking about the tourist dollars this kind of theme park

will bring to the country. They should think about the real reason Robertson and his ilk want a foothold in the country, to convert Jews to Christianity!

[Jacobin]

6. These soothsayers get funnier by the minute

Or is it scarier by the minute

[54anickel]

7. I hope they stop this Jesusland in Galilee altogether. One of these

theme parks on the face of the earth is more than enough! People of all faiths have been making the pilgrimage to areas of Israel for centuries, and they didn't need no stinkin' theme park to attract them there. Hell, the didn't even need a tourism minister. I don't know what Avi Hartuv was thinking when he first agreed to this monstrosity to begin with, but I'm glad to see him coming to his sense. Perhaps there really is such a thing as "divine intervention". :evilgrin:

Florida is the perfect place for this abomination - http://www.theholylandexperience.com/

[yorkiemommie1]

13. my feelings exactly

don't need no jesus tilt-a-whirls, and baptismal waterslides.

[Megahurtz]

35. Lol!

Yeah, what a joke.:+

[bumblebee1]

29. Funny, in 1985, I took an eastern Mediterranean cruise.

One of the ports of call was Haifa, Israel. There were tour buses that took people into Jerusalem. It was a walking tour throughout the city. There is no way an automobile will ever get into the walled city of Jerusalem. The streets are too narrow. I enjoyed the tour. It was like stepping back into a historical time warp.

Guess what, Rev Pat. WE DIDN'T NEED NO STINKIN THEME PARK!!!!

[Megahurtz]

34. Yeah and

somewhere in the Bible, didn't Jesus kick a couple of guys out of a church
because they were using the church to sell their stuff?
Like they were selling vases and jewelry and all kinds of stuff inside the church,
and Jesus got mad and kicked them out.

I'm sure this would make Him mad enough to kick these $greedy$ Faux Televangelists
out of his church for exploiting it...............

[Dr.Phool]

8. Laughing my ass offf!!!!

Robertson gets it stuck up his!

[AlCzervik]

9. Sorry Pat, the rapture will happen without you now.

[leesa]

10. What a bunch of fools, the whole lot of them!

[barb162]

11. I had no idea he was doing a theme park there... that is too weird

I can't imagine

[stevedeshazer]

12. Here's an artist's conception:

[barb162]

14. ooooh, I don't think I am going

[barb162]

15. I am glad the Israelis are getting tough on him

"Those that publicly support Ariel Sharon’s recovery are welcome to do business with us"

[rexcat]

16. His comments were taken out of context?

Oh, plesase!

:rofl:

[rpannier]

17. I thought she said he was quoting the Bible.

Now he wasn't? It's being taken out of context. How is quoting the Bible taken out of context?

[Imagevision]

18. I see no reason why this man Pat Robertson remains on tv ???

he comes off as though he's into goats or something...? class sicko act!

[adriennui]

28. how did you guess?

he is.

[Historic NY]

19. The best thing Israel could do is deny him an entry visa.......

..poor Pat & klan can't visit the holy Land.

[pdx_prog]

25. Or put him on their "insane" travelers list....

Check him out thoroughly each time he enters or exits....

"bend over Mr. Robertson, we will have to check your ass."

[reprobate]

31. Or let him in and then put him on the No Fly list.

And no interviews with the media. The poor man would just blow away in the holy breeze.

[malaise]

26. Pat can't believe

Sharon is still hanging on - ah well.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

20. So sorry, Patwah.

The world's on to you. Perhaps you'd do us all a favor and go wander the lower levels of your mine for a while? If you fool around down there long enough perhaps something tragic will happen to you that can be blamed on somebody else.

[MnFats]

21. I too hadn't heard of this unbelievably crass tourist joint planned..

in the holy land. That's astounding. It's amazing anyone in Israel went along with it.
But maybe this will shitcan it.
God, how shameful.

[alphafemale]

22. But...wouldn't setting aside land for this park...Be dividing The land?

Not to shameless moneychangers, I guess.

[Historic NY]

23. Israel cuts all ties to Robertson........

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20060111082409990023&ncid=NWS00010000000001

Tourism Minister Abraham Hirchson said he gave instructions to "stop all contact" with groups associated with Robertson. Last week, Robertson implied Sharon's massive stroke was a blow for "dividing God's land" with the withdrawal from Gaza and four West Bank settlements.

[Megahurtz]

38. So they all DID get kicked out!

HA - HA !

[rocktivity]

24. Stephanie Miller calls him Evil Uncle Chuckles!

Has Robertson given an explanation for Dick Cheney's poor health--or does he reserve the video diagnoses of political officials to Bill "The Cat Slayer" Frist?

:headbang:
rocknation

[Hobarticus]

32. Fer crissakes, just apologize...it's not too late to line up at the trough

Naturally, it's never ever his fault.

[henslee]

33. No Jesusland? Then how bout a modest Chuckie Cheesus joint?

[Shakespeare]

36. Jesusland!

[anitar1]

37. Putting his big,fat foot in his saintly mouth again? n/t

[Geo55]

39. Now , now

Careful people....this here's a cat what can call forth the wrath of an angry "god" on a nation.
ie.....We got what was comin' to us for coddlin' fags an' just , well , havin' a sinful life style,,,,,WORLD TRADE CENTER

He knows evil when HE sees it , an calls for an international "hit",,,,,,HUGO CHAVAS.

AND.....never forget that poor lil' town in PA. that no longer is in favor of "god" ,,,,,

CAUSE PATTY me BOY ROBERTSON SAID SO ! ....IT"S IN THE BIBLE !.....,er....somewhere...ah

[0007]

41. Now here's a man that has courage, integrity and will

answer every question, about his stupid statements, and opinions until he challenged. And Pat is also non-judgemental, just ask him. Bar none!

A statement published on his website, Mr Robertson appeared to withdraw his comments as the scale of the backlash threatened to harm the venture.

Angell Watts, a spokeswoman for the preacher, wrote: "Robertson has met with Sharon at significant times and considers him a friend. Robertson has been a life long supporter of Israel and has continually expressed grave concern over dividing the land of Israel.

"Robertson pointed to the book of Joel in the Old Testament to show a biblical perspective of God’s view of Israel and efforts made from people who try to divide God’s land.

....and can ya believe a major network carries this clown? Why?

[Catfight]

42. God is punishing Patty with humiliating him to the whole world. What

a joke this guy is, how many more years of Paddy Robertson do we have to live with? He's like a bad commercial.

[DemBones DemBones]

44. I just pictured Robertson at the Last Judgement -- how

surprised he'll be to hear "YOU IDIOT!!!"

[superconnected]

45. I figure he'll be in hell telling the people the voice of got speaks

through him, and continuing his BS.

[Lindacooks]

46. Then put it IN context so it supports your lies, you pig.

That 'out of context' argument is SO lame. The standard response to that should be 'Then put it in context so it supports what you claim'.

They can't do it.

[54anickel]

53. Rather ironic, isn't it. He teaches that the Bible is the inerrant word

word of God, meant to be taken literally, and he's constantly quoting scriptures of of context to fit his message of the day. :eyes:
Wonder if God is thinking turn about is fair play right about now. :evilgrin:

[hatrack]

48. Becoming a sleazy used car salesman would be a step up for Pat

I have this image of God giving him the Veruca Salt treatment on Judgment Day - "BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ" (Bad Egg) and the trapdoor opens and down to Hell he slides.

[CornField]

52. Jesusland -- is that the real name of this place?

How... sickening. Will it have rides like Dollyworld?

[Hyernel]

54. Israel should let him build it....in Gaza!

:evilgrin:

I wish there actually was a hell...so that Pat Robertson might be damned to it. But alas, maybe we can give the rat bastard some hell right here on Erf.