Pat Robertson, Founder of the Christian
Broadcasting Network, Dead at 93.
On June 8, the Christian Broadcasting Network , announced the conservative
evangelist and media mogul, had died at the age of 93. .
NBC reports that Robertson amassed a massive following
through his Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while
drawing criticism for his incendiary political statements.
Pat Robertson dedicated his life
to preaching the Gospel, helping
those in need, and educating
the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.
Pat Robertson dedicated his life
to preaching the Gospel, helping
those in need, and educating
the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.
Beyond being considered one of the most influential
Christian broadcasters in the United States,
Robertson was also an entrepreneur. .
He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a
religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the
Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.
He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a
religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the
Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.
In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican
presidential nomination, ultimately
losing to George H.W. Bush.
In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican
presidential nomination, ultimately
losing to George H.W. Bush.
NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions
and controversial public statements built
his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand. .
NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions
and controversial public statements built
his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand. .
Since forming the CBN in 1961,
Robertson has remained a beloved
figure by conservative followers. .
Since forming the CBN in 1961,
Robertson has remained a beloved
figure by conservative followers. .
NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative
party line on issues that included mandatory
prison sentences for marijuana convictions. .
NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative
party line on issues that included mandatory
prison sentences for marijuana convictions.