Pat Robertson on Alzheimer's

[HoosierHelen]

Just wondering...what others think of this opinion?

Pat Robertson has made many controversial statements over the years, such as suggesting that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks were God's punishment for the U.S. tolerating abortion and homosexuality. His critics are usually those on the politically opposite spectrum of the conservative Christian leader, or outside the Christian faith.

But the television evangelist's most recent statements -- condoning divorce when a spouse has Alzheimer's -- appears to have offended many Christians who feel it violates the sanctity of marriage and that most cherished of marriage vows: Til death do us part.

The controversy stems from comments Robertson made recently on the "700 Club" program on Christian Broadcast Network. His comments came in response to a caller who said that a friend had begun dating other women while his wife lies seriously ill with Alzheimer's, and justifies it by saying that "his wife, as he knows her, is gone."

Robertson said he agrees with the man: "What he says basically is correct. I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something, he should divorce her and start all over again, but make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her."

His co-host pressed Robertson about whether that violates the marriage vows. Robertson responded that Alzheimer's "is a kind of death" and added, "I certainly wouldn't put a guilt trip on you" for choosing divorce in such a scenario.

The comments on Christianity Today's news blog were nearly universal in their criticism and disappointment:

"I am horrified by Robertson's response!" said one.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nati...-comments.html

[hideaway70]

It's ridiculous that this SOB continues to have a national forum to spew forth his bull **** on a daily basis. Any time someone presents the argument to me that we are a basically good and compassionate people, I point to evil ******** like this as evidence to the contrary. What saddens me is that he isn't considered to be a fringe element- he continues to have a loyal audience of slack-jawed yokels who believe what he says matters.

[BigDeel]

"his wife, as he knows her, is gone."
I disagree with this part for sure. In sickness and health is a commitment made in marriage. To me that's like saying abortion is ok sometimes.

[ebbieday]

One of my fellow Marine Moms' husband has advanced Alzheimers. When she heard what PR had said about it she was infuriated. She said she takes her vows seriously and would never divorce her husband because of this disease. (WWPD) What Would Pat Do?

[Mr Douglas]

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...Charming....

[Graygleam]

One of my fellow Marine Moms' husband has advanced Alzheimers. When she heard what PR had said about it she was infuriated. She said she takes her vows seriously and would never divorce her husband because of this disease. (WWPD) What Would Pat Do?

I am pretty sure that if the HUSBAND had Alzheimer's, Pat would expect the woman to stay with, and take care of him.

[flatbird1]

God is love. Love is a commitment to be there. This whale turd needs a pair of cement diving boots.

[Graygleam]

This just in.........Apparently even God is sick of Pat Robertson.......

http://www.borowitzreport.com/