ADL Condemns Pat Robertson's Remark That 'God Will Judge' Israel for Gaza

[steve2470]

http://www.adl.org/PresRele/IslME_62/4784_62.htm


New York, NY, August 25, 2005 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today condemned televangelist Pat Robertson's comments on the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. In remarks broadcast on The 700 Club as the Israeli government followed through on its disengagement plan last week, Robertson sharply criticized the decision to withdraw from Gaza, saying that, "God says 'I am going to judge the nations who have parted my land.' He said 'I am going to bring judgment against them.'"

Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following statement:

Clearly this has not been a good week for Pat Robertson. On top of his outrageous call for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Mr. Robertson also chose to condemn Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and said that God will judge those who leave parts of the land of Israel.

As a staunch supporter of Israel, Mr. Robertson should understand that his comments further play into the division of a country and encourage those in Israel who prefer a very narrow religious interpretation over the democratic institutions that keep the country together.

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[jonnyblitz]

1. LOL..he doesnt know when to STFU does he?

:crazy:

[in_cog_ni_to]

2. OBVIOUSLY!

The man has diarrhea of the mouth!:crazy:

[Burried News]

3. Neither do they. Think I'll make some popcorn.

[jonnyblitz]

7. ha ...you mean the ADL?

I remember when they got caught having some cop or ex-cop go undercover to spy on leftwing groups for them in San Francisco because the groups were critical of Israel's treatment of Palestinians. That is always in the back of my head whenever i hear about the ADL.

[Burried News]

9. True and at the time they claimed they were a news organization

and were entitled to do a massive amount of data collection on private individuals under freedom of the press. More recently they forced an apology from Senator Durbin because he said the tactics used in our overseas prisons were nazilike.

[jonnyblitz]

10. yeah..i hear you...

i am not a huge fan of theirs but I usually keep that to myself because people only see them in a black and white way and people are quick with the nasty accusations if your criticize them.

[H5N1]

4. what a dumb shit

don't worry, dumbass: Sharon will return
for this territory when he feels the time is right.
The beast never sleeps.

[Just Me]

5. Robertson is VERY sick and should be PERMANENTLY placed,...

,...in a padded room, carefully monitored, and appropriately medicated.

Why this incredibly sick man is allowed to spread his disease among others is simply beyond me.

He is neither a "spokesperson" for Christ or for the American people.

[Lecky]

6. What is his deal?

This guy is an unbelievable ass...he makes me cringe. Even Dumbya supports Israeli pullout...

[Douglas Carpenter]

8. Be sure to read Greg Palast article about Robertson

Its titled, "Pat Robertson: 'I don't have to be nice to the spirit of the Antichrist"

Here is the link:

http://www.gregpalast.com/detail.cfm?artid=49&row=0