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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Who'll Get the Crystal Cathedral?

    Televangelist Robert Schuller's Chrystal Cathedral is bankrupt, and Schuller's family runs a board of directors that recently changed its mind about selling the complex for $50 million or more. But the lack of donor response suggests that the family has lost the confidence of the congregation.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Televangelist Robert Schuller's Chrystal Cathedral is bankrupt, and Schuller's family runs a board of directors that recently changed its mind about selling the complex for $50 million or more. But the lack of donor response suggests that the family has lost the confidence of the congregation. Last week, the official committee of creditors threatened to sue if the board continues to block the sale.

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    Lawsuit against the Crystal Cathedral Might Force It to Sell
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    3. 20:49Israel, the West Bank and the Palestinians at the UN
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Nicole Santa Cruz

      Los Angeles Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Lawsuit against the Crystal Cathedral Might Force It to Sell
    1. 0:00Who'll Get the Crystal Cathedral?You’re reading this
    2. 10:37Republican Candidates: the Ins, Outs and In-betweens
    3. 20:49Israel, the West Bank and the Palestinians at the UN
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