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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWaPo: Pat Robertson says Putin was 'compelled by God' to invade Ukraine
Pat Robertson says Putin was compelled by God to invade Ukraine to fulfill Armageddon prophecyGod is getting ready to do something amazing
Televangelist Pat Robertson said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was compelled by God in his decision to invade Ukraine, suggesting that Russias attacks are a precursor to an end-times battle in Israel.
The Christian media mogul returned to The 700 Club a few months after he retired from the show he hosted for 55 years on the Christian Broadcasting Network. In his return, Robertson claimed that Putin was simply following Gods wishes when Russia invaded Ukraine to fulfill a biblical prophecy.
I think you can say, well, Putins out of his mind. Yes, maybe so, said Robertson, 91. But at the same time, hes being compelled by God. He went into the Ukraine, but that wasnt his goal. His goal was to move against Israel, ultimately.
Robertson then cited verses from the book of Ezekiel that note how nations will come together to rise up against Israel, suggesting that Ukraine is merely a staging ground for an eventual Armageddon batt
The Christian media mogul returned to The 700 Club a few months after he retired from the show he hosted for 55 years on the Christian Broadcasting Network. In his return, Robertson claimed that Putin was simply following Gods wishes when Russia invaded Ukraine to fulfill a biblical prophecy.
I think you can say, well, Putins out of his mind. Yes, maybe so, said Robertson, 91. But at the same time, hes being compelled by God. He went into the Ukraine, but that wasnt his goal. His goal was to move against Israel, ultimately.
Robertson then cited verses from the book of Ezekiel that note how nations will come together to rise up against Israel, suggesting that Ukraine is merely a staging ground for an eventual Armageddon batt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/03/01/pat-robertson-putin-god-russia-ukraine/
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speak easy
Mar 2022
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Blue Owl
(50,356 posts)1. Pat Robertson can go fuck himself
Biophilic
(3,650 posts)2. If ever I've heard an argument against religion this one is it. The very 'best' of humanity. nt
Turbineguy
(37,324 posts)3. Pat Robertson's god
is an evil son of a bitch.
brush
(53,776 posts)5. He needs to go back into retirement. Why would Putin pick such a round about...
way to attack Israel? Such foolishness.
Sneederbunk
(14,290 posts)6. Putin thanks Pat for the "God Made Me Do It" excuse.