Warren Ain't no Schuller
The eyes of America fall upon Saddleback Church tomorrow, where recent Time cover boy Rick Warren plays Tim Russert while he interviews presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama. There is a lot of grousing amongst people for the outlandish admission fees Warren is charging, monies he claims will go to one of his many charitable (read: evangelizing) efforts. Which reminds us: why can't Warren be more like the Crystal Cathedral's Robert Schuller in this regard?
Schuller, of course, revolutionized American Christianity by creating the drive-in church, the precursor to the mega-churches of today. "Come as you are in the family car!" was his legendary invitation, and can't you see Schuller's massive grin and glasses beam while saying that? He's had many world leaders speak to Crystal Cathedral faithful over the decades, and I do believe all of these lectures were gratis. The man of God wasn't above charging people of course--indeed, Warren got his start after attending one of Schuller's many workshops--but it's one thing to charge people for schooling, another for the chance to here a public dignitary. Keep this in mind, Saddleback Churchers, next time you praise your God boy.
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Marc Morin says:
Of course, let's not forget that one Schuller's many "world leaders" to speak at Crystal Cathedral, was ex-OC Sheriff, Mike Carona. ;-)
Posted on Friday, Aug. 15 2008 @ 7:11AM
Anonymous says:
Schuller and Warren aren't Christians.
Posted on Friday, Aug. 15 2008 @ 7:22AM
Gia Lugo says:
I wish Obama and McCain both would pull out of this event. Why isn't it being held at UCI or the Pond or some other PUBLIC venue instead of being limited to one congregation? It makes me absolutely ill that Warren is going to profit $1-10 MILLION from this event, with ALL proceeds going to Saddleback Church.
Shut it down!! Shut it shut it down!!!
Posted on Friday, Aug. 15 2008 @ 9:05AM
Anonymous says:
churchs have to pay the huge bills for these huge events. it's not so crazy to charge.
Posted on Friday, Aug. 15 2008 @ 7:45PM
VC says:
Yeah but they are charging 500 buck for nosebleed, 1,000 for mid-level, 2,000 for lower level. Thast just crazy.
Posted on Saturday, Aug. 16 2008 @ 8:11AM
Anonymous says:
Most of the tickets went to church volunteers for free. Only a handful were bought and paid for.
Posted on Saturday, Aug. 16 2008 @ 11:24AM
Anonymous says:
This event has nothing to do with Obama or McBush. It is all about Warren's personal agenda. Just like the Schullers and the Crouchs, Warren needs this worldly glory at the expense of dupes who seek eternal life by supporting these egomaniacs. At least, though, you can't say the Crouchs and Schullers use the presidential candidates to enhance their worldly egos.
Posted on Saturday, Aug. 16 2008 @ 12:20PM
Judith says:
Is this just a "coincidence" that Rick Warren "scheduled" this event THE SAME WEEK END AS THE HARVEST CRUSADE??? It seems to me, Rick Warren JUST WANTS PUBLICITY. It's FREE to attend the Harvest Crusade. I'd rather attend the HF myself...
Posted on Saturday, Aug. 16 2008 @ 5:53PM
torabora says:
So what? People pay that or more to see The Rolling Stones.What does ringside at boxing match cost?It's their money, not yours. Oh and in case you think it shouldn't be happening in a church, why don't you show up and throw the heathens out?
Religion and politics are SHOW Business!
Posted on Saturday, Aug. 16 2008 @ 6:27PM