Lutheran Ping!
Christ is in our midst!
Posted on 02/05/2011 2:20:30 PM PST by SmithL
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Errr.. Most traditional is the Wisconsin Synod. The Missouri Synod went liberal a little while back. No way EVER the Wisconsin Synod joins up.
It is widely expected that this will lead to a vast realignment, traditional Christians in one group, secular revisionists in another, opposing group, with the old denominations being far less salient than they have been in the past.
There will be a new category, just like in politics. Conservative Christians—Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox will align themselves with the Bible and Jesus, against the Liberal denominations.
That action, along with what is going on around the planet, will just make the divide Good & Evil more pronounced.
Homosexual acceptance seems to be a poison pill. This is good news that Missouri Synod may become a new anchor in Christianity. I am sure Wisconsin Synod is fine too, I just don’t know much about them.
““It is my deep desire to refrain from statements against homosexuality, at the same time affirming the biblical stance....”
In other words,streamline it so that it is palateable to all. When the LCMS aligns itself with the Catholic bishops and the Mormons nothing is really changing.
And the Wisconsin Synod is different than the Missouri Synod in what way (other than that Ying Yang thing of the W/M/W/M?
Seriously ~ edumacate we heathen folk.
Well, all these missions to the Third World are nice, but frankly, they need to do a lot of work here in the US.
For what it's worth, a Missouri Synod congregation adhering to a traditional form of the Divine Service (essentially the English translation of Luther's Mass) is far more traditional in its worship than a Wisconsin Synod congregation following a contemporary form of liturgy.
Like Germans aren't Swedes. Swedes aren't Germans. To the trained eye vast differences are obvious ~ kinda' anyway!
Or, maybe vice versa what with that deal with the former Finnish Lutheran synod.
It would be great if protestants could unite on faith and doctrine. Getting together just because we agree homosexuality is a sin is not a good idea.
Matthew.....keep your eyes on the ball son!!!
I agree.. I love my Lutheran brethren, but we hold many points of differing doctrine..
Either we stand on our doctrine or we stand on a foundation of social sand..
The Wisconsin Synod would be to the right of the Missouri Synod.
This is a distressing statement, it is imperative christians take a strong stance against all sin.
>> This is a distressing statement, it is imperative christians take a strong stance against all sin. <<
Yeah, but it’s a little wierd to waste much breath on a sin that’s a temptation for only a few percent of the population. Keep the focus on the real purpose of sexuality and you shouldn’t even have to mention homosexuality, except as an instance of how far away from sanity we’ve drifted.
But yes, I certainly agree that Christians need to take a strong stance against all sin. When homosexuality is mentioned, it needs to be sharply condemned.
Christ is in our midst!
First, did I offend you in some way? In no way was I trying to be elitist or a snob.
As far as the synods are concerned, there's a long history of the major synods namely the LCA(ELCA), Missouri and Wisconsin Synod. On a scale, the ELCA has the most liberal policies (female pastors, etc), the Missouri is typically more conservative and the Wisconsin is the most conservative. Although, it is quite likely that certain churches in the Missouri Synod are run as conservative as a Wisconsin Synod. I believe Missouri does allow female pastors which are not allowed in Wisconsin. Also, Wisconsin synod churches operate with only the males as voting members. I grew up and was confirmed in LCA then in my 20's was Missouri and finally Wisconsin (although they are they are not as widespread).
Finally, it is not Wisconsin's belief that they are the only saving church meaning they don't have the attitude of the catholics where if you ain't catholic, you're screwed.
Peace.
Not so sure about this. I attended a Missouri Synod church in Myrtle Beach, SC and had a visiting female pastor preside over service at one point.
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