Reader: Pat Robertson’s not being Christian by wishing for Peyton Manning injury

Following Tim Tebow's trade to the New York Jets, televangelist Pat Robertson blasted the Broncos, suggesting that if Peyton Manning, who is coming off multiple neck surgeries, gets hurt, the team will deserve it. This sentiment drew a sharp rebuke from one reader with what appears to be a different...
By Michael Roberts
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Following Tim Tebow’s trade to the New York Jets, televangelist Pat Robertson blasted the Broncos, suggesting that if Peyton Manning, who is coming off multiple neck surgeries, gets hurt, the team will deserve it.

This sentiment drew a sharp rebuke from one reader with what appears to be a different take on Christian compassion than Robertson’s.

Huh writes:

It’s the Christian Way: Wish a debilitating spinal injury on anyone who slights your fellow Christian.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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