A religious broadcaster drew criticism after describing Islam as a violent religion. Speaking Feb. 21 on his “700 Club” TV show, Pat Robertson said Islam “is not a peaceful religion that wants to coexist. They want to coexist until they can control, dominate and then, if need be, destroy.”
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