I am a friend of Lutheranism. My children attend a Lutheran school. I am a Roman Catholic.
Unfortunately, in this part of the US, the Lutheran Church is guided by the ELCA and it seems to be particularly liberal. Not in my geographic location, but a little closer to urban centers. The leadership seems to be more politically-based than it is on the teachings of Christ.
The ELCA sanctions homosexual unions, which is contrary to the teachings of the Bible, and seems to be passive and silent with regard to pro-life issues. Though I do have many pro-life Lutheran friends in this rural geographic region that I live in.
Therefore, ELCA lacks any moral authority, which I believe is the foundation society, strong families, just laws and stable and robust economies.
I believe this sect of the Lutheran Church will marginalize itself out of existance. I hope the other branches of Lutheranism stay healthy and faithful. Actually, they will stay healthy, but only if they remain faithful.
I WAS ELCA, now LCMS. I resent the ELCA high jacking the name “Lutheran”. Thanks to them, it doesn’t mean much anymore. They’re a bunch of heathens.
“Unfortunately, in this part of the US, the Lutheran Church is guided by the ELCA and it seems to be particularly liberal.”
- Sounds disgusting. You have my support.
Liberalism, at least in the version that presently is being overwhelmingly successful in both Europe and America is a failed ideology.
Lutheranism, on the other hand, is not a failed religion and neither Sweden or Europe is a failed part of the World.
The best among our European sons and daughters come back from doing duty in Afghanistan in body bags, just like the brave American soldiers who don’t hesitate to pay the ultimate price for freedom.
One day, a free Western World will acknowledge their efforts and express gratitude towards those who resisted the vicious attacks from both domestic and foreign enemies on Western Civilization that false religions as well as false ideologies brought launched.
Have trust.
Greetings from Gothenburg, Sweden,
WesternCulture