Actually, I think I said about as much on the thread concerning the comments of the Orthodox hierarchs. But you know, what did you expect us to say. Our hierarchs said about what one would expect as did the Eastern Rite hierarchs.
The comments of both the Anglican representative and most especially of the Lutheran representative smack of syncretism and the Lutheran's comments should send chills up the spines of any true hierarch within the Apostolic Succession.
And, they have! Put it all into perspective. You are invited as an observer and given the opportunity to express your views as an 'observer'. Like the Orthodox, they have expressed their views. Tha's it! The Synod offers a forum for discussion. In the end, as has happened with all the other Synods, their voices have been raised and expressed but they have also been afforded the opportunity to hear those of the Catholic Church. The purpose? What is ecumenism? What was Christ's plan? All of these factor into this and all the other Synods - an opportunity to hear each other. Perhaps some day we will ALL fulfill the plan Christ laid out for us - to be united as one voice. Until then, these Synods keep the conversation going.