The controversial televangelist Pat Robertson, who boldly bridged the gap between politics and religion, passed away at 93. According to AP, Christian Broadcasting Network, the media organization Pat founded in 1960, announced his passing on June 8. At the time of the announcement, the cause of death was not public.
Pat Christian, born in March 1930 to Gladys Churchill and Absalom Robertson, began his adventure in 1956 after meeting eminent bible scholar Cornelius Vanderbreggen. Robertson subsequently recalled his conversion to Christianity by writing, “It was as if I had walked through a curtain, which had separated me from God,” according to Politico. Pat developed his religion throughout the years, eventually enrolling in a theology program to study more about Jesus Christ.
Six years after the CBN was established, in 1966, Pat started anchoring “The 700 Club,” a show that catapulted him to fame on a national and worldwide scale. Pat announced his retirement from presenting the show in 2021 after over 60 years of continuous participation. During a “The 700 Club” broadcast in October 2021, he declared, “Today’s show will be my final as host.” “I give God praise for everyone who has contributed. And I want to say thanks to everyone.” Gordon Robertson, Pat’s son, took over as host permanently once he left.