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Which Way, L.A.?

Reverend Robert Schuller and the Fall of a Megachurch

Orange County's Crystal Cathedral declared bankruptcy last year, and buildings designed by architectural masters might have to be sold off..

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By Warren Olney • Jul 6, 2011 • 53m Listen

Orange County's Crystal Cathedral declared bankruptcy last year, and buildings designed by architectural masters might have to be sold off. The family of founder Robert Schuller has been feuding over money, the Hour of Power and what's left of the congregation. After his son claimed Schuller himself had been kicked off the board, the church said he's being "honored" as a non-voting member emeritus. We hear what Schuller contributed to Christianity in suburban America and what his church still means to the history of Orange County. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, abortion from State Houses to the Courts to the Presidential Campaign.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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