ELCA haven!lol

[Edial]

I just looked up that Anasthasian creed. I have never seen it or heard of it in any church I have ever been to. For one thing it would take the entire service to recite it.....lol

When we recite it (maybe a couple of times a year) Pastor advises the elderly that it is OK to remain seated during it.

 

[D.W.Washburn]

When we recite it (maybe a couple of times a year) Pastor advises the elderly that it is OK to remain seated during it.

That often???!!!???

 

[Edial]

That often???!!!???

Well, at least once a year.

 

[D.W.Washburn]

Well, at least once a year.

Whether you need it or not?

 

[Edial]

Whether you need it or not?

Can't hurt ...

 

[KagomeShuko]

Hi Korah:

The Athanasian Creed was printed in the LBW but rarely used.

I can assure you that the LC-MS does not believe that everyone else is going to hell, though sometimes it seems as if they do. I think that they do believe that they are a bastion of doctrinal purity, however. They believe that others are in error, and therefore in need of correction.

As for the Athanasian creed, when I was able to attend the ELCA church in town (a very long story as to why I cannot attend there now), we said it on Trinity Sunday and we often sat during it. However, there was one pastor that told us that the rituals are nice, but you worship how you feel is best, and I often feel much more humble sitting before God and worshiping (also, my back gets quite sore because of my scoliosis), so I tend to sit.

As for the LCMS not believing we are going to hell, well, they haven't acted that way at LCMS congregations that I've visited nor some of the members that I've met, however, I've been told that I AM going to hell by three of the members here . . . just because of believing in open communion!

 

[D.W.Washburn]

As for the Athanasian creed, when I was able to attend the ELCA church in town (a very long story as to why I cannot attend there now), we said it on Trinity Sunday and we often sat during it. However, there was one pastor that told us that the rituals are nice, but you worship how you feel is best, and I often feel much more humble sitting before God and worshiping (also, my back gets quite sore because of my scoliosis), so I tend to sit.

As for the LCMS not believing we are going to hell, well, they haven't acted that way at LCMS congregations that I've visited nor some of the members that I've met, however, I've been told that I AM going to hell by three of the members here . . . just because of believing in open communion!

KagomeShuko...

Long time no see!

Those who have told you that you will go to hell for believing in open Communion may have an everlasting surprise coming when they see who Jesus lets sit at the table.