Pat Robertson's remarks on divorce, Alzheimer's on '700 Club' spark outrage among Christian leaders

By Aliyah Shahid / DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Friday, September 16 2011, 12:33 PM Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson was blasted by Christian leaders over his recent remarks about Alzheimer's and divorce Popular televangelist Pat Robertson has caused an unholy mess by justifying divorce if a spouse has Alzheimer's, labeling the disease "a kind of death." Robertson, 81, made the controversial remarks Tuesday during his "700 Club" show when a viewer asked what advice a man should give to a friend who began seeing another woman after his wife was diagnosed with the neurological disorder. "I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something, he should divorce her and start all over again, but make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her," said the one-time Republican presidential candidate. He added he wouldn't "put a guilt trip" on anyone who divorces a spouse suffering from the illness. Robertson's preacher peers have been quick to condemn his statement, saying it doesn't gibe with the Bible. READ MORE