Pat Robertson

Christian network kicks off new politics show with Sean Spicer as guest

By Kimberly Winston — July 19, 2017
(RNS) The presidential press secretary's appearance underscores the Christian media's access to President Trump.

Trump touts support from evangelicals, Putin friendship in Robertson interview

By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 13, 2017
(RNS) The interview with the host of 'The 700 Club' comes as new evidence of possible collusion with the Russians to influence the 2016 election was released.

Amid controversy, Trump sits down with Pat Robertson for interview

By Kimberly Winston — July 12, 2017
(RNS) — The president's interview will air on 'The 700 Club' on Thursday (July 13) in its entirety.

CBN television chief on Christians, Israel and Trump

By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 23, 2017
(RNS) In the wake of President Trump's visit to Israel, and as Israelis celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "reunification" of Jerusalem, CBN releases a documentary on the battle for the holy city.

Frances FitzGerald on how evangelicals lost their way

By David P. Gushee — April 12, 2017
(RNS) When religious folk get entangled with secular politicians in the political arena, the politicians always win.

Trump interview throws spotlight on Christian broadcaster

By Adelle M. Banks — February 7, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) The kind of access and prominence Trump has given CBN has long been a dream of its founder, Pat Robertson.

Why a study of history is essential for the strength of our democracy

By John Fea — October 24, 2016
(RNS) Historians have the responsibility to remind the country that 'Make America Great Again' is a historical statement that should raise a lot of questions.

Donald Trump plays the persecuted Christian card

By Jonathan Merritt — February 26, 2016
When Donald Trump insinuates the federal government is mistreating Christians, many conservative religious voters say "amen."

Four reasons Jews worry about Christian Zionists — and why they don’t have to (COMMENTARY)

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 11, 2015
(RNS) If you want a perfect friend, you will never have a friend.

Prosperity gospel televangelist Paul Crouch dead at 79

By Adelle M. Banks — December 1, 2013
(RNS) Paul Crouch, the religious broadcaster who co-founded Trinity Broadcasting Network and was known for his prosperity gospel messages and lavish lifestyle, died Saturday (Nov. 30). He was 79.

Video: Pat Robertson on Low-carb diets

By Sally Morrow — October 8, 2013
Pat Robertson says a low-carb diet violates God's principles.

Celebrities recall brushes with Graham in ‘Billy & Me’

By Adelle M. Banks — February 12, 2013
(RNS) Evangelist Billy Graham has rubbed elbows with celebrities ranging from presidents to journalists to musicians. In “Billy Graham & Me,” a new book in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul’’ franchise that was released Tuesday, 101 people who have met Graham on the public stage share their private memories of the 94-year-old preacher.

Muslim views of the Apocalypse

By Daniel Burke — February 6, 2013
(RNS) Muslim and Christian views of the Apocalypse are remarkably similar, albeit with a different ending.

With Petraeus, echoes of that other warrior David

By Daniel Burke — November 14, 2012

(RNS) It’s tempting to view the sex scandal surrounding former Gen. David Petraeus through a religious lens. Even before his fall from grace, some Pentagon colleagues compared Petraeus to the biblical King David - another proud and powerful warrior. By Daniel Burke. 

Pennsylvania atheist threatens to desecrate Quran over state bill

By Eric Veronikis — July 17, 2012

(RNS) A Pennsylvania atheists plans to desecrate the Quran if his state's House of Representatives doesn't drop a "Year of Religious Diversity" resolution. By Eric Veronikis.

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