Speaking of Pat Robertson, the Virginian Pilot has this little nugget about Pat’s offer to explore possible ties with the troubled Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, which remains in turmoil after ORU President Richard Roberts was forced out (Roberts said God told him to quit) under a cloud of allegations of lavish spending, improper sexual behavior and illegal politicking.

Both Roberts and Robertson are charismatic Christians with an eye for educating the next generation (Robertson founded Regent University in Virginia Beach).

“We are pleased to report that Dr. Pat Robertson, president and chancellor of Regent University and long-time friend of Oral Roberts University, has contacted members of the board of regents and has expressed interest in exploring options for the future of ORU with Regent University,” George Pearsons, chairman of the ORU Board of Regents, said in a statement posted on the university’s Web site.

Pearsons told the Oklahoman: “It’s all open. It’s all out there,” Pearsons said. “Pat’s just interested in helping in any way he can. … He really wants to see the university not only survive, but thrive.”

And then he added this little addendum, which might explain it all:

Pearsons also revealed that Robertson had made a “great” financial donation to ORU within the past month, but declined to release the amount.