tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23841849.post5396853524589378415..comments2023-04-16T05:50:10.251-05:00Comments on Cleaving the Darkness: An ExplanationVirginiaLutheranshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01102531413899821654noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23841849.post-19165927505986946692008-06-07T22:09:00.000-05:002008-06-07T22:09:00.000-05:00"Together, we look at a lot of factors - demograph..."Together, we look at a lot of factors - demographics, <STRONG>the need for a Lutheran presence</STRONG>..."<BR/><BR/>I can't read that without swearing in my head. Being a Lutheran Christian is <EM>optional</EM> in the Lutheran Church? Why not break off and join UCC already?<BR/><BR/><EM>This was one of the highly troubling aspects of my discussion with SED. They talk about the "Great Commission", but then say that the demographics need to support it.</EM><BR/><BR/>Great line, and good article. I hope you find support from other churches that at willing to behave like and call themselves Lutheran.Dan @ Necessary Roughnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815354600299927976noreply@blogger.com