Martin Luther's intention was never to leave the Catholic church. His intent was to reform the Catholic church from within. This was halted when Luther was excommunicated by the Pope. There are a group of Lutherans today working to maintain their Lutheranism traditions while rejoining the Catholic church. It's a work in progress.
“It’s a work in progress.”
I call BS. It’s been since the Middle Ages! Let’s get on with it. Enough of the back-sliding. Enough of the caving to gays and anything ‘pc.” *SPIT*.
I was raised Missouri Synod Lutheran. There was NONE of this stupidity when I was coming up.
I’m too old to wait around for religion to catch up with ME again...which means they’re moving backwards, LOL!
“Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.” ~ Martin Luther
Sure. It started as a reformation. It became something else, entirely. Come on. We’re talking since 1517!! Let’s get with the program, People, LOL!
I visited Wartburg Castle while I was stationed in Germany, where Martin Luther was in exile. (Or ‘hidden away’ as others would say.) It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and totally cemented my faith.
To see what MY church and belief system has become is very distressing to me. Show some compassion, Bro! ;)
Please tell me more. I’m a (former?) Lutheran who has converted to Catholism but to be honest miss my Lutheran roots. Is there a group of Lutherans negotiating with the Catholic church for reentry?
My own view is that many if not all of Luther’s objections have been dealt with over time and that Catholicism has evolved to meet Luther’s demands. NOTE: The Lutheran church, however, has continued to fragment (gay clergy marriage issue is prime example) and it would be best for both churches for the Lutherans to come back.