July 13, 2008

What Does This Mean?

(This is a bit old, but worth your time, I think. I'm trying to get caught up on posts!)

A perfectly legitimate question for Lutherans! ::wink::

Cal Thomas has a good read here in response to a recent Pew Forum survey. The provocative title of his piece is "Was Jesus a Liar?"

Gene Edward Veith also addressed that same survey here. Be sure to follow the links in the post.

Quite a lot to chew on from these posts and what and how Christianity is today in America as represented by those who call themselves Christians.

Veith's piece has some "ouch" factor for Lutherans to consider. Your reaction? Please share in the comments section.
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Anonymous said...

Cal hits the nail on the head: "Orthodox Christians have always believed – and their Bible teaches them — there is only one path to heaven and it is through Jesus Christ and him alone."

Churches I've been a member of have always held the teaching of Martin Luther in high regard, but it's hard to have the same respect for Lutherans.

I worked at a Lutheran school for a year and a half, and almost all the kids who were on committees dedicated to caring for their fellow students' spiritual development came from non-Lutheran evangelical churches. I was in charge of the scholarship program as well, and those same kids reflected deep understanding of Christ's death on the cross in their essays.

Maybe it's because it was ELCA (not LCMS), but most of the Lutherans I know (including my family members) believe that simply being baptized and confirmed means they are saved, whether or not they actually trust in Christ for their salvation.

That's why I'm so glad I met YOU because it has given me hope that not all Lutherans are apathetic regarding their faith.

July 14, 2008 at 5:44 AM
AmusedMomma said...

I agree that apathy is a terrible thing rampant in some denominations (mine included!) and why some people consider them "dead."

There is a great deal of theological difference between ELCA and LCMS, but truly each congregation is made up of sinners! I don't think it's just a problem of the Lutherans. But those who have a saving faith I believe and are members of congregations affect those who are going through different phases of their faith. We must, with the help of the Holy Spirit, aid them when we can and pray for them always that they would leave their apathy behind so that they are not considered lukewarm and spat out!

I consider things and view things through the theological lense of my Lutheran faith, but that does not mean that I do not respect, admire and value fellow Christians of another denomination.

July 14, 2008 at 7:23 AM

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