Pat Robertson, who made Christian right a political force, dead at 93

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 09, 2023 1:16 pm

WAHINGTON, D.C.: Pat Robertson, the soft-spoken televangelist who helped make America's Christians a powerful political force while demonizing liberals, feminists and gays as sinners, died Thursday at the age of 93, his organization announced.

The longtime host of 'The 700 Club' on his huge Christian Broadcasting Network and one-time presidential candidate died at his home in Virginia Beach, according to a network statement.

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