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I’m no expert on every denomination, but I don’t believe we are in communion with any of the churches in the Lutheran World Federation. The state Lutheran church of Sweden, and Norway for example are not with us due to liberal teachings like the one you just mentioned. I think Finland is with us, though. I’ve been to Lutheran churches in Sweden and the pastors there preach to empty churches, except for a few very senior citizens and some kids fulfilling their communion lesson obligations. For all intents and purposes the state Lutheran church in Scandinavia is mostly dead. I think they are overreaching in their doctrine (per your example)in order to appear more appealing to the masses. Just my opinion, of course.