I learned something today. I used to think Missouri Synod Lutherans were almost conservative enough to be considered "Christian". It was obvious to me they would never be True Christians™, but they put the fear of God hammer down is some good ways.
Was I ever nieve. It was annouced today one of their officially ordained preachers appeared on the same program, and, actually prayed in a service with, both a Muslim and a Jew.
It happened at a service in Newtown, CT, after the mass school shooting where several children and teachers were murdered. A big mistake was made by holding one of those community ecumenical services for the grieving. This local Missouri Synod preacher thought no one would notice if he just slipped in and gave the Benediction.
We all know if any of our Landover Baptist pastors did this he would be fired immediately. It would be a slap in the face of True Christians™.
So, what happened to this Missouri Synod preacher? A "reprimand". Almost nothing. If anyone wants to know of a denomination where you receive a ticket to hell, the Missouri Synod is the one.
Was I ever nieve. It was annouced today one of their officially ordained preachers appeared on the same program, and, actually prayed in a service with, both a Muslim and a Jew.
It happened at a service in Newtown, CT, after the mass school shooting where several children and teachers were murdered. A big mistake was made by holding one of those community ecumenical services for the grieving. This local Missouri Synod preacher thought no one would notice if he just slipped in and gave the Benediction.
We all know if any of our Landover Baptist pastors did this he would be fired immediately. It would be a slap in the face of True Christians™.
So, what happened to this Missouri Synod preacher? A "reprimand". Almost nothing. If anyone wants to know of a denomination where you receive a ticket to hell, the Missouri Synod is the one.
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