Christian Idiot

Green Day made a lot of money on American Idiot. Now Pat Robertson gives us the latest chapter in the saga of the Christian Idiot. His latest jaw-dropper is that Israeli PM Sharon's stroke is divine punishment for dividing Israel. Apparently, Robertson feels "God has enmity against those who 'divide my land.'" Interesting. According to the Bible, who was the first to divide Israel? God (1 Kings 11:11). So Robertson believes God is, what, filled with self-loathing? Perhaps Robertson can set up a meeting between God and Dr. Phil to help with the Lord's self-esteem issues. Thanks Pat. What would God do without you?

(And the statement to which Robertson refers is Joel 3:2, which refers to the judgment of the nations that had invaded and conquered Israel, took away its people as slaves, and corrupted them, something that does not apply to what Sharon is doing or has done.)

Robertson spokeswoman Angell Watts said of critics who challenged his remarks, "What they're basically saying is, 'How dare Pat Robertson quote the Bible?'"

No, it's just how dare Pat Robertson butcher the Bible in order to advance his own political cause and notoriety. Anyone can quote the Bible. It take a little discernment to quote it in a sensible way.