[Arrowhead1952]

Doctrinal decisions adopted already in 2001 led the LCMS, in sincere humility and love, to declare that we could no longer consider the ELCA "to be an orthodox Lutheran church body" (2001 Res 3-21A).

There have been many times I disagreed with Dr. Kieschnick, but he hit the nail on the head with this statement. I bet we have this as our adult Bible class within the next two or three weeks.

[Arkansas Toothpick]

We respect the desire to follow conscience in moral decision making, but conscience may not overrule the Word of God.

Amen!