Pat Robertson says divorce is ok if spouse has Alzheimer's

[winsomebulldog]

I admit to not being a devoted Pat Robertson listener. I can't remember the last time I saw the 700 Club. But I cannot even begin to understand how anyone claiming to be a Christian could say such a cowardly thing. As one of the anchors on my local news station said just this morning, "What do you take your vows for?" What's the point of vowing to remain faithful in sickness as well as health, and until death do you part if you're just going to bail out because it's inconvenient? Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. But it is a sickness, not some kind of "living death" as Mr. Robertson has implied. Anyone who would abandon their spouse because they have been stricken with Alzheimer's is the lowest form of coward and the epitome of selfish. Shame on him for condoning such heartless behavior!

[Ginger5]

This bothered me. Its a hard subject but still I think that his response could have been not as "one option only". Many people would stay with their spouse.

[MorningGlory]

Hope to be with the wife forever if God permits.

Blessings

She's a lucky woman, George!

[MorningGlory]

I admit to not being a devoted Pat Robertson listener. I can't remember the last time I saw the 700 Club. But I cannot even begin to understand how anyone claiming to be a Christian could say such a cowardly thing. As one of the anchors on my local news station said just this morning, "What do you take your vows for?" What's the point of vowing to remain faithful in sickness as well as health, and until death do you part if you're just going to bail out because it's inconvenient? Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. But it is a sickness, not some kind of "living death" as Mr. Robertson has implied. Anyone who would abandon their spouse because they have been stricken with Alzheimer's is the lowest form of coward and the epitome of selfish. Shame on him for condoning such heartless behavior!

I totally agree, Winsome.

[Ginger5]

I admit to not being a devoted Pat Robertson listener. I can't remember the last time I saw the 700 Club. But I cannot even begin to understand how anyone claiming to be a Christian could say such a cowardly thing. As one of the anchors on my local news station said just this morning, "What do you take your vows for?" What's the point of vowing to remain faithful in sickness as well as health, and until death do you part if you're just going to bail out because it's inconvenient? Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. But it is a sickness, not some kind of "living death" as Mr. Robertson has implied. Anyone who would abandon their spouse because they have been stricken with Alzheimer's is the lowest form of coward and the epitome of selfish. Shame on him for condoning such heartless behavior!

I totally agree, Winsome.

I watch the show, because it isn't all about Pat yet it does bother me. I have seen shows where Terri and Christie both disagreed with Pat over things. He's said a number of things over the years that has bothered me.

Back in 98 and 99, I heard Pat say that the stock market was going to crash at the beginning of both of the next years'. I put a 1000 cans in my parent's basement with other things.

but I love the testimonies, miracle stories, and the praying and the news at the beginning.

[j102]

i remember pat saying that the advice was for the specific person and not the whole world. does anyone know what the situation was for the guy and what was pat's advice specificly for him?

[other one]

i remember pat saying that the advice was for the specific person and not the whole world. does anyone know what the situation was for the guy and what was pat's advice specificly for him?

If I remember correctly the guy was going to have a relationship with another woman and Pat told him he could not do that while he was married, and if he was going to do so he should get a divorce.

[j102]

i remember pat saying that the advice was for the specific person and not the whole world. does anyone know what the situation was for the guy and what was pat's advice specificly for him?

If I remember correctly the guy was going to have a relationship with another woman and Pat told him he could not do that while he was married, and if he was going to do so he should get a divorce.

oh i see thanks. i thought he was only wanting friendship with a women due to his wife's condition and just didnt want to be alone. thats what i heard any ways.

[other one]

i remember pat saying that the advice was for the specific person and not the whole world. does anyone know what the situation was for the guy and what was pat's advice specificly for him?

If I remember correctly the guy was going to have a relationship with another woman and Pat told him he could not do that while he was married, and if he was going to do so he should get a divorce.

oh i see thanks. i thought he was only wanting friendship with a women due to his wife's condition and just didnt want to be alone. thats what i heard any ways.

is a friendship a relationship.... pondering....

[ayin jade]

Regardless, the advice was against scripture, and then instead of saying go get second opinion from the bible, he tells him to see an ethicist. That is secular philosophy, not sound biblical advice.