[janereinheimer]

Speaking as a Lutheran, one of the most conservative sects, mind you — I’d have to go with the stupid part. This does not say worship to me.

I’m embarrassed for all my fellow Lutheran friends, too. They’d be appalled to see this, not to mention some pastor friends who’d have a heart attack to see this kind of a spectacle in their churches.

[siunevada]

It must be a German thing. Some of the “Catholics” are also enchanted with anything that appears to be ‘avant-garde’ and artsy.

[phatus maximus]

WELS here, where do you go?

[NYer]

I’m embarrassed for all my fellow Lutheran friends, too. They’d be appalled to see this, not to mention some pastor friends who’d have a heart attack to see this kind of a spectacle in their churches.

Don't sweat it. Remember, this is in Germany and even then, is probably not representative of the Lutheran worship service.

This is not limited to the Lutheran Church. The Catholics have their share of kooky practicioners as well. We've all seen them on various threads posted to this forum. My suggestion would be to pray for their conversion of heart.

[lightman]

I’m embarrassed for all my fellow Lutheran friends, too. They’d be appalled to see this, not to mention some pastor friends who’d have a heart attack to see this kind of a spectacle in their churches

To this ELCA member the phrase "abomination of desecration" comes to mind.