Castigating Pat Robertson

The Reverend Pat Robertson was widely pilloried after some intemperate (and Ill-considered) remarks he made about the tragedy in Haiti. As it happens, I am a regular 700 Club viewer and I watched Robertson's statement as it happened and know Dr. Robertson to be fully convicted in Biblical belief that includes curses to the eighth generation. Many of those criticizing Robertson are themselves essentially unbelievers or what the Muslims would term apostate. Beyond the gotcha aspect of the media coverage, the saddest aspect is the portrayal of an addled or even senile misanthrope who somehow wished Haitians harm. Nothing could be further from the truth. Reverend Robertson has been on the ground in desperate places, extending a helping hand where most of his critics would not even dare visit, since he entered the ministry. Over and over, his organization and Pat personally has entered disaster areas with supplies that brought relief to thousands (if not more). So for gadflies to pile on and attack a venerable, charitable, and valuable asset to America seems wholly unworthy. Even Mike Savage, who as I recall was kicked off an NBC tele-talk network for some harsh statements aimed at homosexuals, joined the anti-Robertson harangue on his radio show. Dr. Robertson will continue to spread the Gospel and deliver aid to those in the greatest need, and I say let he who has no sin cast the first stone.