Posted on 01/11/2006 6:03:04 AM PST by wichita_lineman
Mr Robertson is an influential figure in US politics Israel is pulling out of a $50 million deal with US TV evangelist Pat Robertson after he said Ariel Sharon's stroke was divine retribution. Tourism Ministry spokesman Ido Hartuv said Israel would not sign a contract with Mr Robertson to build a biblical theme park by the Sea of Galilee.
Mr Robertson suggested on his popular TV show the stroke was a punishment for Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
His remarks were condemned by the US government and American Jewish groups.
Mr Robertson was leading a group of evangelical Christians hoping to build the Galilee World Heritage Park.
You read the Bible: This is my land, and for any prime minister of Israel who decides he's going to carve it up and give it away, God says no, this is mine
Pat Robertson
The centre was expected to cover nearly 35 acres (14 hectares) north-east of the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus is believed to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
It would have had a park, an auditorium, a Holy Land exhibition, outdoor amphitheatres, information centre and a media studio.
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I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road
All the circus aside, it really is very generous of Israel to offer. Classic case of bite the hand that feeds you, eh?
retread zot.
Good thinking.
And not to mention the islamos don't make deals or ask. They just take land and build right over Jewish holy sites.
Zot!
Make that 16 zots since January 1st. Still poping up like moles LOL
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