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Lutherans used to preach a reasonably accurate version of Christ and salvation. Since a portion of them embraced homosexuality and most of their members abandoned the Lutheran church in response, I'd be seriously surprised that they still preach an accurate version of Christ and salvation and err only on the doctrine of sexuality. I know there are different groups of Lutherans and they didn't all embrace homosexuality. I don't know what they preach now, but they aren't waiving it around on Freerepublic or knocking on my door, so again I don't waste time on them.

The Missouri Synod has not abandoned Christ on the issues concerning Abortion or Homosexuality.

That being said, at least judging by the Church I attend, there is not much of a focus on personal salvation. They seem to be DEEPLY steeped into predestination, to the point that they apparently don't think Man needs to do all the things that Jesus commanded in the New Testament, like Repent and Believe, in order to be born-again. Mind you, there is not value even in these actions, however, Christ still commands that we approach Him in this manner if we desire to receive ANYTHING from him.

I’m glad the Missouri Synod didn’t embrace Homosexuality. It’s sad to hear the spiritual condition of that church though. However, since you are still attending there, for whatever reason, I hope that you can be a light to them.