Crazy Robertson apologies, a little too late!

[LiberalinNC]

TEL AVIV, Israel - Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has sent a letter apologizing for suggesting that Ariel Sharon's massive stroke was divine punishment for pulling Israel out of the Gaza Strip.
Robertson's comments drew widespread condemnation from other Christian leaders, President Bush and Israeli officials, who canceled plans to include the American evangelist in the construction of a Christian tourist center in northern Israel.

In a letter dated Wednesday and marked for hand delivery to Sharon's son Omri, Robertson called the Israeli prime minister a "kind, gracious and gentle man" who was "carrying an almost insurmountable burden of making decisions for his nation."

"My concern for the future safety of your nation led me to make remarks which I can now view in retrospect as inappropriate and insensitive in light of a national grief experienced because of your father's illness," the letter said.

"I ask your forgiveness and the forgiveness of the people of Israel," Robertson wrote.



<Snip>Levi said groundbreaking on the center could come early this year and the first buildings could be finished within two years. The complex will include an amphitheater and broadcast facilities near key Christian sites, including Capernaum, the Mount of the Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, and Tabgha on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where Christians believe Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fish.

<snip>Levi suggested that an apology from Robertson would not get him back on the project, but he said that Hirchson did not exclude cooperation with Robertson on other fronts.

"We love to do joint projects with people. But we are also human beings and we have feelings and we think our partners should consider that at times — especially times like this — that statements like this hurt," said Levi.


link:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060112/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_christians;_ylt=Ao4Fi4OXx8E.TDBJVb6UBAWs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3b3JuZGZhBHNlYwM3MjE-

[TlalocW]

1. He's only apologizing...

Because it's costing him the chance to make money in that theme park.

TlalocW

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. At least it is better than his usual "apology"

I am sorry that you were offended. Why do you hate God and His Holy, Unchanging Word?

[Flubadubya]

4. Oh, his apology is sincere, alright...

He sincerely does not wish to lose a $50 million investment. :puke:

[jeff30997]

3. Robertson is nuts.

Everybody knows that Sharon is sick because of the gays.:silly:

[Vinnie From Indy]

5. Better watch out! A new Patwa might be forthcoming

I can hear ol' Pat already! "God isn't gonna sit around and let the Israeli leaders reneg on our 'Jesurtainment' venture. This is 'HIS' land and if he wants a 300ft tall 'crown of thorns' roller coaster, he will get it no matter how many of you folks he has to whack!"

[warrens]

6. Fuck you pat. If thy tongue offend ye, pluck it out, ya twit

[Geoff R. Casavant]

7. It's astonishing

How often he must apologize for repeating what God told him.

[The Stranger]

8. Have Omri excommunicate him.

Or damn him or something.

[mac56]

9. "My concern for the future safety of your nation...

"...led me to make remarks..."

LYING SACK OF SHITE.