As a former ELCA member and now current WELS member, I have a feeling the reason for a whole new synod affiliation is the issue of women clergy. If this one issue will ultimately lead back down that slippery slope, only time will tell.
softballmom and softballmominva
yeah, that tossed me for a moment
As far as the role of women in the church, I must confess my personal views align with the LCMS, but not enough to move my membership.