I think there are times when separation is in order, and rarer times when divorce is necessary. In this case, I'm shocked that he would recommend divorce because of an illness. What happened to "for better or worse?" Sickening advice, IMO. He should be fired for it.
I agree. His credibility just dropped about 3 notches in my book.
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Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
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Well, first, you said "non-Christians", not "a non-Christian".
No, Timmy, that's NOT what I said.
I said, in context
I'd expect this from non-Christians. Christians, to be Christ like, are not supposed to be selfish.
This "man" was mad at God and wanted to see another woman..I have to wonder how old they are and how long his spouse was there for him.
But such is the state of American Christianity. They make excuses and look for loopholes.
This is the true face of what Holiness SHOULD be. Not a dress code but a heart change. Selfless. Christlike. You find this in both Standard keeping people and the so called Liberals of our day
Finally, I said "I'd" which,Timmy, is a contraction for "I would" :-)
In other words, Timmy, you'd think someone that is supposed to be Christ like would be the LAST person you'd expect to do that....but again...that just went WAY over your head and again required more explanation than I was hoping to do
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Someone close to Pat needs the gently and firmly guide him from the public airwaves for his age has caught up with him. I have heard that he does suffer from dementia.
Just as there comes a time to take the car keys from a much loved parent, Pat's time has come. He will likely be apologizing for this misspeak tomorrow, but it has been too often and to many times. Retire Pat, you are done.
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Re: If Your Spouse Has Alzheimers Its Ok To Divorc
Quote:
Originally Posted by citizen
...According to Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson says Alzheimer's makes divorce OK
By TOM BREEN
Associated Press
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson told his "700 Club" viewers that divorcing a spouse with Alzheimer's is justifiable because the disease is "a kind of death."
During the portion of the show where the one-time Republican presidential candidate takes questions from viewers, Robertson was asked what advice a man should give to a friend who began seeing another woman after his wife started suffering from the incurable neurological disorder.
"I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something, he should divorce her and start all over again, but make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her," Robertson said.
The chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network, which airs the "700 Club," said he wouldn't "put a guilt trip" on anyone who divorces a spouse who suffers from the illness, but added, "Get some ethicist besides me to give you the answer."
Most Christian denominations at least discourage divorce, citing Jesus' words in the Gospel of Mark that equate divorce and remarriage with adultery.
Terry Meeuwsen, Robertson's co-host, asked him about couples' marriage vows to take care of each other "for better or for worse" and "in sickness and in health."
"If you respect that vow, you say `til death do us part,'" Robertson said during the Tuesday broadcast. "This is a kind of death."
Citizen,
My goodness. The dead has a risen. I didn't know you were still alive.
I'd expect this from non-Christians. Christians, to be Christ like, are not supposed to be selfish.
This "man" was mad at God and wanted to see another woman..I have to wonder how old they are and how long his spouse was there for him.
But such is the state of American Christianity. They make excuses and look for loopholes.
This is the true face of what Holiness SHOULD be. Not a dress code but a heart change. Selfless. Christlike. You find this in both Standard keeping people and the so called Liberals of our day
Finally, I said "I'd" which,Timmy, is a contraction for "I would" :-)
In other words, Timmy, you'd think someone that is supposed to be Christ like would be the LAST person you'd expect to do that....but again...that just went WAY over your head and again required more explanation than I was hoping to do
OK, so I understood it right, all along. Thanks.
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This man is her HUSBAND. Being “bitter with God” is just an excuse. Because if he loved his wife so much to be “bitter”, he’d be caring for her until the day she died. I don’t believe him. I think he clearly doesn’t know what love is. This second woman is obviously just a “play thing” to him. I’m absolutely appalled. And Robertson advises divorce???!!! I knew he was a nutcase, but this is absolutely horrible. I pray he's just getting older and loosing his bearings.
I hope this “other woman” takes a good look at the kind of man this guy is, because if she becomes sick and unable to "romp' he’ll just leave her for a healthier more exciting model, just like he is doing with his current wife. If I was her I’d be shocked out of my mind and so disappointed in him, I’d leave him. I’d definitely not marry him, he obviously doesn’t know what love and marriage is all about.
It’s not a perfect world and I know that people are human. But here’s what I think…
Ethically speaking, this man needs to REPENT of his sin with this other woman FIRST. Second, IF he loved his wife at one time but in these circumstances has begun to truly find love with another woman, he needs to respect both of them in this painful reality. He must honor his vows and care for his ailing wife until her passing. Thirdly, if there is any decency in this man he’ll wait until his wife’s passing to move on with remarriage. Fourth, if there is any decency in this second woman she will REPENT of her sin with him and patiently wait until his wife’s passing out of RESPECT for both of them. After his wife’s passing, perhaps they should consider marriage.
Frankly speaking, this man divorcing his ailing wife to marry this woman is WORSE than if he were having a discreet affair with this other woman.
I can’t believe Robertson would suggest such a thing.
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