[kidd]

It is taking many years for unification with the SSPX to occur, if it happens at all. Unification with Lutherans is many decades away.

The Lutherans I know make it a point to point out differences between the two religions; they don’t want to be Catholic.

[sphinx]

The fundamental Reformation issue was, and remains, the question of authority. Ideally, scripture, right reason, and tradition should cohere. Often they do. But tensions and disagreements will arise. How to decide, especially when the leadership of the institutional church falls into error?

Over the past several decades, the RCC had a good run of strong, orthodox popes, under whom the question was largely moot. Now Francis is providing a reminder of the dangers of unsound authority in a highly centralized institution.

[Salvation]

For later.

[redgolum]

The LWF is loony tunes.

Be careful.

[Albion Wilde]

What is the relationship of the LCMS to this group, if any?

[Mom MD]

This is not the LCMS or the Lutheran synods that have remained true to biblical teaching. It would not surprise me if the ELCA went down this path, they already have with the Episcopalians. The one world religion is forming

Having said that, the true Lutheran denominations would welcome reuniting with the RCs. As soon as they give up Msry worship, indulgences, praying to saints and the other 95 suggestions Luther made. Remember, Luther’s plan was to reform the RC church not divide it. We would love all denominations to embrace Biblical Truth. Sadly, I do not see that happening anymore now than it did 500 years ago.
Until that time, here we stand, we can do no other.

[DungeonMaster]

They can unite on global warming and gay inclusion.