Is thte ECLA actually Christian? Certainly not in their practice of God's commands. Aren't they big on "social gospel"? A sure sign that the real Gospel is not being preached nor practiced.
Mark 13:22 (King James Version)
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
For one thing the ELCA has nothing to do with American evangelism. It is an apostate secular liberal organization falsely flying the flag of Christianity. Trust me. They have their reward.