[rhema]

See no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil is a phrase typically meant to describe someone who wants to avoid being embroiled in an uncomfortable or difficult situation. The three monkeys in a row covering their eyes, ears and mouth are universally recognized as the symbol of those that try to deal with misconduct or wrongdoing by refusing to acknowledge it, or by simply feigning ignorance. There are others, like the ELCA, do not simply feign ignorance. The leaders of the ELCA acquiesce to the cravings of a corrupted humanity, ignoring God’s word and create their own interpretation of Scripture, one that is deliberately contrary to God’s intent. Apparently it is easier to affirm sinful behavior than acknowledging that there is, indeed, evil in this world. Confession and absolution, once a mainstay of Lutheran doctrine, has become a casualty of the goal of affirming their members within their sin. What was once so very important in the Lutheran worship service to emphasize that humankind is by nature sinful and needs to acknowledge that fact, is made optional in ELCA churches, to be replaced with a celebration of baptism. Apparently, the leadership of the ELCA believes that to acknowledge that anyone can possibly fall short of the glory of God is much too harmful to the self-esteem of their membership. Proverbs 28:13, “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”

[bboop]

‘One of you says, ‘I follow Paul;’ another, ‘I follow Appolos.’ ... Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?” 1 Cor 1.

The gate is narrow; do not follow false men; ‘denominations’ are man-made and they will not stand before the Great Throne.

[Flintlock]

ACRONYM ALERT!!!!!!!!

ELCA=evangelical lutheran church (of America?)

[lightman]

Lutheran (EL C S*A) Ping!

* as of August 19, AD 2009, a liberal protestant SECT, not part of the holy, catholic and apostolic CHURCH.

Be rooted in Christ!

[bcsco]

This not only diminishes Christ’s suffering and death on the Cross, but what does it speak to His second coming? That He’ll merely return to satisfy his craving for tacos and avocado dip?

Seriously, I can’t understand anyone (and I know a good number, including close relatives) who would continue being part of this evil club...it’s no longer a Christian church.