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Thank you for you post! My concern is that the rift is getting bigger. I don't think the whole Yankee Stadium thing was "OK", but I don't like the idea of schism over it. My main concern is that some of the more, liberal for lack of a better word, congregation have great numbers but little theology. I mean, the whole focus becomes on the show and not on the fact that we are worshiping Jesus! At the same time, I know of large congregations that are great! My only fear is that we are going to a new model for no other reason than every one else is doing it.

You are right though, the LCMS has traditionally been in a bunker mentality

thanks for the reply,

Yes I see your concern, this is the real argument. I at this time don't see it as a whole in our synod. I do think there are some place from what I hear that are pushing the edge, but they are far and few. I really study the issues before this convention, Read all of (Christian news Herman otter; and also the Jesus first group) At the convention it was much more united than I thought it would be, lots of discussion. Except for a had full of ultra structuralist (some actually want the original constitution of 1850 and not let woman vote or hold any office, I heard three give a speech on this, oh and only use old KJV) I would say we were united. Trust me from what I saw the LCMS will never stray from the foundation of being true to Holy scripture and the Lutheran confessions. If it gets to loose and people push the edge, what will happen is a radical push to the ultra right from the convention, everyone knows that. Plus lets face it 9/11 was a once in a lifetime event type , or at least we hope. I think the President understands the situation, I heard him state that publicly and so does the BOD. What we now must focus on is reaching the lost and growing the Church. I do believe as a Church body, we have the correct theology, what we need to do is reach out to more people, but in the process keep our confession true not sacrificing anything. That is the true debate can we do that with becoming a ELCA. I truly believe we can and will, because if we are true to the Lord , the word, sacraments, we will remain faithful with the help of the spirit. I have faith. The LCMS greatest strength is we have only two seminary's and they are both extremely conservative, now as much as ever, as long as our future spiritual leaders are taught right we will stay right. This is the problem with our other brothers in Christ who have fallen to the left.

Troy