Pat Robertson, Founder of the Christian Broadcasting, Network Dead at 93

Pat Robertson, Founder of the Christian Broadcasting, Network Dead at 93

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.

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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.

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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.

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In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican presidential nomination, ultimately losing to George H.W.

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NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions and controversial public statements built his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand.

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NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions and controversial public statements built his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand.

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Since forming the CBN in 1961, Robertson has remained a beloved figure by conservative followers.

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Since forming the CBN in 1961, Robertson has remained a beloved figure by conservative followers.

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NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative party line on issues that included mandatory prison sentences for marijuana convictions.

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NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative party line on issues that included mandatory prison sentences for marijuana convictions.