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Pat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and one of the most influential figures of the Religious Right, has died at the age of 93, according to the Associated Press.Robertson founded CBN in 1961, but it was in the early 1980s that his influence within the Republican Party grew by leaps and bounds. Along with the Moral Majority's Rev. Jerry Falwell Sr., Robertson played a key role in the rise of the Religious Right — which has since been a highly influential voting...
Pat Robertson, the broadcaster who helped make evangelical Christians into a political powerhouse within the Republican Party, has died at the age of 93.The Associated Press reports that Robertson's death was announced by the Christian Broadcasting Network that he founded on Thursday morning.No cause of death was given at the time.Robertson often made controversial statements, most infamously when he appeared to agree with the Rev. Jerry Falwell that the September 11th terrorist attacks were an...
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Pat Robertson, the televangelist who helped turn Christian conservatives into a potent force in U.S. politics, died at age 93 at his Virginia home, the Christian Broadcasting Network said in a statement on Thursday. Robertson founded the network in 1960 and hosted the flagship program “The 700 Club” for decades, offering prayers and political commentary. […]
Pat Robertson, the legendary Christian philanthropist and radio broadcaster who once ran for President, has died. According to a press release issued by the Christian Broadcasting Network Robertson passed away Thursday in his Virginia home as…
ViewPat Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and former presidential candidate, died Thursday at age 93, CBN announced. CBN said he died at his home surrounded by family. The cause of his death was not announced. Robertson founded the influential Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960 and anchored its top program “The 700 Club” until 2021. As the show grew in popularity, so did Robertson. Using his popularity, he helped make religion a big part of Republican politics and...
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