I’m Roman Catholic, but my children attend a private Lutheran school and we’re very happy there with the Biblically-based teaching and the genuinely Christian environment.
What is confusing to me the lack of uniformity within Evangelical denominations.
I would suspect that “communions” in other parts of the world might be more liberal (Europe) or more conservative (Africa) based on geography.
Actually, it is that way with other Christian denominations, including Catholics; I expect more socially conservative Cardinals from Africa and Asia and more wing nuts from the US and Europe.
Though JPII and Pope Benedict are closing the gap on “liberation theology”.
Best of luck and prayers for my brothers and sisters in the Lutheran Church. They have been fine friends and neighbors. I hate to see the cultural left and the media trying get their hooks into your church!
I think I have heard that the Lutherans in Africa are doing missionary work in Europe. Also, a pastor in Scandinavia is looking at jail time for sticking to his beliefs.