Pat Robertson, Founder of the Christian <br />Broadcasting Network, Dead at 93.<br />On June 8, the Christian Broadcasting Network , announced the conservative <br />evangelist and media mogul, had died at the age of 93. .<br />NBC reports that Robertson amassed a massive following <br />through his Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while <br />drawing criticism for his incendiary political statements.<br />Pat Robertson dedicated his life <br />to preaching the Gospel, helping <br />those in need, and educating <br />the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.<br />Pat Robertson dedicated his life <br />to preaching the Gospel, helping <br />those in need, and educating <br />the next generation, Christian Broadcasting Network statement, via NBC.<br />Beyond being considered one of the most influential <br />Christian broadcasters in the United States, <br />Robertson was also an entrepreneur. .<br />He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a <br />religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the <br />Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.<br />He transformed a small television station in Virginia into a <br />religious broadcasting powerhouse, while also founding the <br />Christian Coalition, a cornerstone of the Republican Party.<br />In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican <br />presidential nomination, ultimately <br />losing to George H.W. Bush.<br />In 1988, Robertson ran for the Republican <br />presidential nomination, ultimately <br />losing to George H.W. Bush.<br />NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions<br />and controversial public statements built <br />his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand. .<br />NBC reports that Robertson's political opinions<br />and controversial public statements built <br />his reputation as a right-leaning firebrand. .<br />Since forming the CBN in 1961, <br />Robertson has remained a beloved <br />figure by conservative followers. .<br />Since forming the CBN in 1961, <br />Robertson has remained a beloved <br />figure by conservative followers. .<br />NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative <br />party line on issues that included mandatory <br />prison sentences for marijuana convictions. .<br />NBC reports that Robertson strayed from the conservative <br />party line on issues that included mandatory <br />prison sentences for marijuana convictions.
