Food request for Rev. Schuller's wife sparks outrage

[meegbear]

An email sent out to members of the Crystal Cathedral congregation requesting meals for founder Robert H. Schuller's wife Arvella, who is ill with pneumonia, is creating mixed feelings of sadness and outrage among members.

According to longtime member Jim McDonald, an email was sent out by administrators to Bible study groups as well as church elders, asking that meals for the reverend's wife be dropped off at the cathedral's Tower of Hope where the Schullers' limo drivers will be waiting to pick them up at the designated time.

Member Bob Canfield says he was outraged when he got the message. "These are millionaires who have limos and chauffeurs," he said. "Why in God's name would they want the congregants to deliver meals? It's ludicrous." The email states that the Schullers do not want get well cards sent because they would like to "keep her situation under the radar."

"However, they would appreciate meals over the next three to four weeks," the email states. "They are to be sent to the church in order to be transported to Arvella. The limo drivers could pick up the dinners or meet in the Tower Lobby around 4:30 p.m."

The message also requests that the meals be low in sodium and include items such as fruit, meats, soup and egg dishes such as quiches. Cathedral spokesman John Charles said the request for meals was simply an effort to rally around the Schullers, who are both in their 80s.

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[CanonRay]

1. I thought God would provide

or did he already provide the limos?

[piratefish08]

2. some of these religious assholes are as out of touch as our politicians.

[RKP5637]

21. And sometimes they are one in the same! n/t

[Vinca]

3. What's next? Will the limo driver deliver their dirty laundry to your house?

[LeftofObama]

4. Jesus H. Christ!

Just when you think you've heard it all!

[Ilsa]

5. Jesus didn't send them a chef? nt

[Ilsa]

6. So, they stole from the church, but don't want the congregation bringing food to their

home:
"We didn't want people going to their home because they are very private people," he said. "That's why we asked that the food be dropped off at the tower so the limo drivers can pick them up and deliver them."

[RKP5637]

22. They don't want the unwashed masses dirtying up the place. n/t

[southernyankeebelle]

7. Return e-mail: Where are children? Shouldn't they help you? Hire a chef since

you can send your limo driver to pick up your meals.

[fasttense]

8. Just send us your food you riff raff. We don't want you dirtying up

our 100 million dollar home with your presence. We want your food and money, but we just don't want to look at you.

We will send the chauffeur, or maid, or toilet bowl cleaner as soon as they are done their chores. And please, no get well cards. We really don't want to hear from you either.

[krispos42]

9. Limo drivers. Drivers. PLURAL.

OMG :puke:

[trotsky]

10. Yup.

Unbelievable, but the likes of Schuller have been fleecing flocks for centuries.

[eShirl]

11. So much for keeping her situation under the radar.

[DCKit]

12. I tried to send lobster and donuts, then got stoned and ate it myself.

Jesus is soooooo going to get me.

I'm truly sorry his wife is ill, but even at this time of crisis, his craven desire for more of everything comes out first.

For those of you who have questioned, commented and derided, this is textbook Xtian - the self-proclaimed Christians without a hint of Christ.

[Blue_Tires]

13. it's not like they were going to eat it anyway

donated meals = "Cool! Now we don't have to feed our domestic servants/pets for a week or two!!"

[RC]

17. Easier to keep the illegal domestics under the radar with donated food

No chance of a paper trail for money spent for basics.

[Bunny]

14. You really do think you've heard everything, and then something like this comes along.

Unbelievable.

[formercia]

16. That's why I love this place.

Choice tidbits delivered to your Computer Screen.

[RKP5637]

23. +1000 +++ n/t

[Snotcicles]

19. No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up. Lily Tomlin. nt

[ellie]

15. What the hell?

[edbermac]

18. Does Olive Garden do take-out?

Let's chip in and send her something.

[sarcasmo]

20. Limo driver? why the fuck does a preacher have a limo driver?

Charlatans.

[louslobbs]

24. I'm just shaking my head in disbelief. n/t

Lou

[Courtesy Flush]

25. What? Is the chef sick too? nt

[bluestate10]

26. Leeches leech up to the end. nt

[Rex]

27. Serfs need to feed their King, make him happy and fat

limos are a-waiting! CALL NOW!

[begin_within]

28. Here is their house...

And I know it's their house because my boyhood home is 4 blocks away. We knew they lived there, but I never met or even saw them in the 13 years I lived there. Originally, the property included all the land visible in this image, and it had been planted with many trees, decades earlier someone created a living forest in dry, bland Orange, California. But at some point, some owner subdivided the property and sold off lots but kept the center lot. I don't know if the Schullers or a previous owner was the one who subdivided it. They must have had to remove hundreds of trees to make room for the new houses. In any case, it's a high-dollar enclave in the midst of mostly middle-class Orange, California.

[Kingofalldems]

29. Can I get in on this? All I want is a couple cheeseburgers.

[Cal Carpenter]

30. Yeah, just send your limo over

I'll grill a couple up for you. Cheese? Pickles? Lettuce?

[Vinnie From Indy]

31. I hope Arvella knows that there is just a little bit of me in every bite!

Cheers!