God Talks

But money talks louder. Pat has a change of heart after the Israelis pull out of a $50 million theme park deal with him. AP (01.12.05):

"Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has sent a letter apologizing for suggesting that Ariel Sharon's massive stroke was divine punishment for pulling Israel out of the Gaza Strip. Robertson's comments drew widespread condemnation from other Christian leaders, President Bush and Israeli officials, who canceled plans to include the American evangelist in the construction of a Christian tourist center in northern Israel." Robertson Apologizes for Sharon Remarks

NYTimes (01.11.06):

"Israel had been negotiating with a group of American evangelicals, including by Mr. Robertson, on a large Christian pilgrimage and tourism center in the hills near the Sea of Galilee, where the Bible says Jesus lived and preached. Under the proposal, Israel planned to provide at least 35 acres for the Christian Heritage Center and the American evangelicals intended to raise about $50 million for its construction." Israel Breaks Off Tourism Talks With Pat Robertson

When he's not advocating the assassination of a foreign leader or threatening US cities with fire and brimstone, Pat keeps busy with a number of interesting business ventures.