Israel Tourism Ministry has pulled out of $50 million deal with Robertson.Televangelist tel·e·van·gel·ist n. An evangelist who conducts religious telecasts. [Blend of television and evangelist.] tel Pat Robertson Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22 1930)[1] is a televangelist from the United States.[2] He is the founder of numerous organizations and corporations, including the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), got more than his hand slapped for his offensive remark in January that Israel Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's stroke was "divine retribution Divine retribution is a supernatural punishment usually directed towards all or some portions of humanity by a deity. This theological concept exists in virtually all major religions. " for withdrawing troops from Gaza. The Israel Tourism Ministry has pulled out of a $50 million deal with Robertson to build the Galilee Galilee (găl`ĭlē), region, N Israel, roughly the portion north of the plain of Esdraelon. Galilee was the chief scene of the ministry of Jesus. World Heritage Park, a thirty-five-acre biblical theme park that would have featured a park, an auditorium, a Holy Land exhibit, outdoor amphitheaters, information centers, and a media studio. Karen Ann Gajewski is a freelance editor and an editorial consultant to the Humanist. |
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