Israel Reacts to an Idiot
The Jewish State has kindly informed the Rev. Pat Robertson that, so long as he is committed to his relatively unnuanced theological opinion regarding the motives of the Almighty, Israel will have nothing to do with him:
Tourism Minister Avraham Hirchson has shunned US evangelical leader Pat Robertson shortly before the two were to sign a major funding deal for the Galilee Christian Heritage Center after Robertson suggested that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was a punishment from God for the Gaza Strip withdrawal, The Jerusalem Post has learned. "The minister has very strong views on this and cannot accept what was said," Tourism Ministry spokesman Ido Hartuv said. "We reconsidered the deal and realized that we cannot sign with Robertson or anyone who supports his views."
The project will go on, and Israel will continue to develop its ties with evangelical communities seeking to explore their historical heritage. Without Pat Robertson. Good.
Tourism Minister Avraham Hirchson has shunned US evangelical leader Pat Robertson shortly before the two were to sign a major funding deal for the Galilee Christian Heritage Center after Robertson suggested that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was a punishment from God for the Gaza Strip withdrawal, The Jerusalem Post has learned. "The minister has very strong views on this and cannot accept what was said," Tourism Ministry spokesman Ido Hartuv said. "We reconsidered the deal and realized that we cannot sign with Robertson or anyone who supports his views."
The project will go on, and Israel will continue to develop its ties with evangelical communities seeking to explore their historical heritage. Without Pat Robertson. Good.
