[Mr. Lucky]

"Confessional" is generally the term orthodox Lutherans use in reference to themselves. The Lutheran confession of faith is contained in the Book of Concord, first published in 1580. While much of the work in this book was written by Martin Luther, much of it wasn't. The principal statement of faith, the Augsburgh Confession was written by Philp Melanchthon.

The term "Lutheran" originated as a perjorative which was eventually accepted by members of the faith because it was reasonably descriptive and, besides, it's much easier to pronounce than Melanchthonians.

[JCBreckenridge]

That’s a reasonable explanation. Thank you. No intent to offend, having never been a Lutheran myself. A denominination ought to be defined by it’s confessionals, and Augsburgians is appropriate.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"The term "Lutheran" ...[is] much easier to pronounce than Melanchthonians."

THANK YOU!!

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[Cronos]

Evangelical-Augusburgians is good for me to refer to our friends like Mr.L and redgolum