LutheranHawkeye
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It seems that this has turned into a we think everyone hates us thread. Should we move this to another thread, where we can have a debate about WELS and LCMS differences?
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It seems that this has turned into a we think everyone hates us thread. Should we move this to another thread, where we can have a debate about WELS and LCMS differences?If by different you mean that we don't place it on equal footing with the scriptures then yes, we do view it differently. But we view the confessions as being biblical and scriptural, contrary to your belief that we don't.
Your statement above insinuates that we are not confessional. Are you really jumping on the Insult the WELS Bandwagon, Rev? I expected better from you.
If by different you mean that we don't place it on equal footing with the scriptures then yes, we do view it differently. But we view the confessions as being biblical and scriptural, contrary to your belief that we don't.
Your statement above insinuates that we are not confessional. Are you really jumping on the Insult the WELS Bandwagon, Rev? I expected better from you.
Why does it have to be a debate? There are differences...we are 2 different Synods....nothing much to debate there. Why not a discussion instead? Maybe we wouldn't feel so hated then, as you say.It seems that this has turned into a we think everyone hates us thread. Should we move this to another thread, where we can have a debate about WELS and LCMS differences?
We went round and round about this on this forum many months ago and it was determined that the WELS do not hold the same quia subscription to the Confessions (that they are thoroughly Scriptural and as such useful in explaining doctrine and practice) as do the LCMS and other Confessional synods. This is based upon what you and other WELS members here have stated.
I'm not insulting anyone. I'm merely stating facts. It is not my intent to be insulting to anyone.
But in the same tone, your statement above insinuating that the LCMS holds the Confessions "on par" with the Scriptures, which you know better, could be seen as a jab. I guess it matters from whom it comes whether or not it's considered an "insult".
As for me, I choose not to enter into this war. I was just stating a fact, that's all.
You must've been having a different conversation then, because I don't remember any WELS people, myself included, saying that the confessions are not useful in explaining doctrine and practice. What I HAVE said is that when I'm dealing with non-Lutherans, I'm more apt to take out a bible rather than the confessions.
When your facts are wrong, and you've been told such, yet you continue to believe your interpretation, it's an insult. You don't see me running around these forums constantly talking about LCMS not being confessional, even though your synod's president seems to be moving away from the confessionalism that Lutheranism is known for.
If you don't hold them as being on-par with scriptures, exactly how DO you hold them?
Hah. You chose to enter this "war" the minute you made the comment about "other Confessional Lutheran synods" while discluding the WELS in that statement. You knew exactly what kind of reaction you'd get from that, because it happens every time you post it.
Gloat all you want, Rev...I see where LCMS is headed. While you're sitting here crowing about how the WELS has it all wrong, your synod is headed down the same path that ELCA has headed down, and we've all seen where that ends up. When our synod had issues with our former president, the pastors and laymen took a stand - we didn't just sit and whimper about it. We have our own issues in our synod, to be sure, but they are financial and not doctrinal, thank God. I continually pray for the LCMS so it's saddening to see such callous remarks like we're not confessional from the ranks of the LCMS ministers.
Go smell the Easter Lillys? C'mon Cos, if someone said that to you, would you settle down?Wow, Becky, someone needs to go smell the Easter Lillys. War, really? Someone might stay with the issues. It's trying to help someone understand why they are not be very accepted by WELS. I don't think your constant agitation in this matter has been too encouraging for anyone wanting to look into making WELS a church home.
Yes, I will sign off in peace. It's not my peace, or yours. It is the Lord's peace He offers to all of us, smirky or not. I accpet it and offer it.
Peace,
Cos
Wow, Becky, someone needs to go smell the Easter Lillys. War, really? Someone might stay with the issues. It's trying to help someone understand why they are not be very accepted by WELS. I don't think your constant agitation in this matter has been too encouraging for anyone wanting to look into making WELS a church home.
Yes, I will sign off in peace. It's not my peace, or yours. It is the Lord's peace He offers to all of us, smirky or not. I accpet it and offer it.
Peace,
Cos
Couldn't talking about theology and doctrinal matters be considered fellowship? If I post a prayer could you pray something an LCMS member composed?Gloat all you want, Rev...I see where LCMS is headed. While you're sitting here crowing about how the WELS has it all wrong, your synod is headed down the same path that ELCA has headed down, and we've all seen where that ends up. When our synod had issues with our former president, the pastors and laymen took a stand - we didn't just sit and whimper about it. We have our own issues in our synod, to be sure, but they are financial and not doctrinal, thank God. I continually pray for the LCMS so it's saddening to see such callous remarks like we're not confessional from the ranks of the LCMS ministers.
Well, you can't get much more mean-spirited than that. Thanks for calling me a pharisee. If this is what the LCMS is about...wow! I never realized the hatred for our synod until now.You see where the LCMS is headed? We have a President who likes the CG movement, he'll be gone soon. So what? After this discussion I hope we don't end up where the WELS is. Small, bitter, and legalistic. Stude cannot receive Holy Communion in a WELS church for 1 YEAR because he is LCMS. I know that Jim tried to talk me down from debating and labeling the WELS as legalistic, but I'm sorry it is. I've even heard some people say that the WELS is as close to you can come to modern day Pharisees.
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Looks like LH (and others) has gotten what he wanted....and all-LCMS forum. Have fun guys!
I don't think that the WELS is Pharisaic, I just think that by treating an LCMS member like an unbeliever, the WELS churches around Stude are being legalistic. I also had such a strong response because someone said that the LCMS is going down the road of the ELCA, which I honestly don't think will happen. I see no difference in calling a denomination legalistic or on a slippery slope.Well, you can't get much more mean-spirited than that. Thanks for calling me a pharisee. If this is what the LCMS is about...wow! I never realized the hatred for our synod until now.
You must've been having a different conversation then, because I don't remember any WELS people, myself included, saying that the confessions are not useful in explaining doctrine and practice.
What I HAVE said is that when I'm dealing with non-Lutherans, I'm more apt to take out a bible rather than the confessions.
If you don't hold them as being on-par with scriptures, exactly how DO you hold them?
Gloat all you want, Rev...I see where LCMS is headed. While you're sitting here crowing about how the WELS has it all wrong, your synod is headed down the same path that ELCA has headed down, and we've all seen where that ends up. When our synod had issues with our former president, the pastors and laymen took a stand - we didn't just sit and whimper about it.
We have our own issues in our synod, to be sure, but they are financial and not doctrinal, thank God. I continually pray for the LCMS so it's saddening to see such callous remarks like we're not confessional from the ranks of the LCMS ministers.
Of course I didn't want this. I wanted to start a formal debate thread, aside from Stude's experience, but you guys just didn't want to. I'm sorry. My emotions got the better of me. I criticized Wisconsin, but when Missouri was criticized once I lost it, hypocritical eh? Once again I'm so sorry to all the WELS folks on here.Looks like LH (and others) has gotten what he wanted....and all-LCMS forum. Have fun guys!
Apology accepted. I'm back now.Of course I didn't want this. I wanted to start a formal debate thread, aside from Stude's experience, but you guys just didn't want to. I'm sorry. My emotions got the better of me. I criticized Wisconsin, but when Missouri was criticized once I lost it, hypocritical eh? Once again I'm so sorry to all the WELS folks on here.
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