Category Archives: LCMS 2007 Convention
Public Doctrine
Much fanfare was made when in 2001 when the LCMS in convention affirmed “The book The Voice of our Church on the Question of Church and Ministry, by Dr. C.F.W. Walther…as the definitive statement under Holy Scripture and the Lutheran … Continue reading
“Flies on Jesus”
Saul Bellow in his novel Herzog quotes what he says is an old song, “There are flies on me; there’s flies on you, but there ain’t no flies on Jesus.” O yes, there were
You Can Learn a lot from women, so Don’t Sacrifice them
There are shows aimed at men and shows at women. While, as far as I know, no one has thought of a derisive term for movies aimed at men such as “Male Movie” or “Testosterone Tape,” we do have the … Continue reading
Other Issues from Issues Etc.
Several people have sent the following response of Mollie Ziegler Hemingway to President Kieschnick’s “letter to the editor.” Here is my reaction.
Radio Shows Go Mercy Stays & Politics Rules the World
Several members sent me Radio Silence by Mollie Ziegler Hemingway in the March 28 Wall Street Journal. Here is what troubles me:
Give me those nice bright colors
Here is my latest attempt to view the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in the best light possible. It comes from the realm of photography, digital photography to be precise. Have you noticed how common freaky pictures of celebrities are? … Continue reading
The Principle of Authority
Find out the principle of authority for a group and you’ve found out what is at the rock-bottom of their belief system. In truth, denominations tolerate a wide range of beliefs as long as what you believe doesn’t compromise their … Continue reading
Closed Communion
Once again the LCMS in convention reaffirmed the doctrine of closed Communion. Oops. I forgot the president of the LCMS has determined that there is no “doctrine” of closed Communion. There is only the practice of closed Communion as opposed … Continue reading
A Response to a CTCR Response
August 14, 2007 The Commission on Theology and Church Relations The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod 1333 South Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122-7295 Dear Commission: Thank you for your letter of February 15, 2007 and the copy of “CTCR … Continue reading
To Establish a Specific Ministry Pastor Program
Our Synod in convention resolved to establish a Specific Ministry Pastor Program with resolution 5-01b. This is how it was reported through my district. “This program allows for alternate programs to become ordained as a pastor. Members of both seminary … Continue reading