Changes

While Robertson holds theologically and politically conservative views overall, he has shifted toward [[liberal]] positions on certain issues:

While Robertson holds theologically and politically conservative views overall, he has shifted toward [[liberal]] positions on certain issues:

*In November 2007, Robertson endorsed [[liberal]] Republican candidate [[Rudy Giuliani]] for U.S. President.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,308997,00.html Fox News - Robertson endorses Giuliani]</ref><ref>Riley, Jennifer (November 8, 2007). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pat-robertson-s-giuliani-endorsement-draws-mixed-reactions-30010/ Pat Robertson's Giuliani Endorsement Draws Mixed Reactions]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 21, 2018.</ref>

*In November 2007, Robertson endorsed [[liberal]] Republican candidate [[Rudy Giuliani]] for U.S. President.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,308997,00.html Fox News - Robertson endorses Giuliani]</ref><ref>Riley, Jennifer (November 8, 2007). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/pat-robertson-s-giuliani-endorsement-draws-mixed-reactions-30010/ Pat Robertson's Giuliani Endorsement Draws Mixed Reactions]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 21, 2018.</ref>

*In 2008, Robertson appeared with [[Al Sharpton]] in a commercial urging people to fight [[global warming]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhmpsUMdTH8 The commercial on YouTube]</ref>

*In 2008, Robertson appeared with [[Al Sharpton]] in a commercial urging people to fight [[global warming]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhmpsUMdTH8 The commercial on YouTube]</ref>

*In November 2012, Robertson endorsed [[evolution]], arguing that by insisting on a Young Earth, Christians risked antagonizing younger voters.<ref>Multiple references:

*In November 2012, Robertson endorsed [[evolution]], arguing that by insisting on a Young Earth, Christians risked antagonizing younger voters.<ref>Multiple references:

==Controversy==

==Controversy==

In early 2007, Robertson claimed that God had personally warned him of a major terrorist attack on the United States that would occur later that year, saying that it would happen sometime after September.<ref>http://www.nbcnews.com/id/16442877/#.UkhdXdKcvIc</ref>  Such an attack never took place.  There are also allegations that he supported [[Liberia]]n warlord [[Charles Taylor]].<ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/pat-robertsons-gold-deal-african-dictator/story?id=9749341</ref>

In early 2007, Robertson claimed that God had personally warned him of a major terrorist attack on the United States that would occur later that year, saying that it would happen sometime after September.<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/id/16442877/#.UkhdXdKcvIc</ref>  Such an attack never took place.  There are also allegations that he supported [[Liberia]]n warlord [[Charles Taylor]].<ref>https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/pat-robertsons-gold-deal-african-dictator/story?id=9749341</ref>

A television viewer asked Robertson how to address a friend who was dating another woman while his wife has the medical condition [[Alzheimer's disease]]. Robertson replied, "I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something he should divorce her and start all over again."<ref name="christianitytoday.com">[http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2011/september/pat-robertson-backtracks-on-divorce-alzheimers-comments.html?paging=off Pat Robertson Backtracks on Divorce, Alzheimer's Comments]</ref> He later claimed he was "misinterpreted".<ref name="christianitytoday.com"/>

A television viewer asked Robertson how to address a friend who was dating another woman while his wife has the medical condition [[Alzheimer's disease]]. Robertson replied, "I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something he should divorce her and start all over again."<ref name="christianitytoday.com">[http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2011/september/pat-robertson-backtracks-on-divorce-alzheimers-comments.html?paging=off Pat Robertson Backtracks on Divorce, Alzheimer's Comments]</ref> He later claimed he was "misinterpreted".<ref name="christianitytoday.com"/>