I do find it interesting that rev's post was called "bashing." It seemed pretty straightforward and factual to me. I think "Bishop" Hanson would almost certainly concede every point in rev's post--and would do it gladly!
Perhaps the better response would be to examine why a factual statement about the ELCA's stand on Holy Scripture would be so upsetting. It may be that the trouble is not with rev's post, but with the ELCA's official teaching. I understand there is variation among congregations -- and laymen are typically much more conservative than the hierarchy -- but I'm talking about the "official" stand.
And lest I be accused of bashing, we in the LCMS are going through many of these same questions right now. I've grown up in Missouri, but I see my beloved synod headed very quickly in the wrong direction. I am already faced with questions about where I will draw the line -- and when my loyalty must be to God, and not to man. (Or, in fact, has the line already been crossed, and I'm keeping my eyes closed to avoid seeing it?) I fear I may not have the courage to leave, no matter how bad things get. But I will pray for the strength to make that decision when the time comes. For those of you in the ELCA who consider rev's post "bashing," I would suggest you, too, consider what's keeping you there.
Perhaps the better response would be to examine why a factual statement about the ELCA's stand on Holy Scripture would be so upsetting. It may be that the trouble is not with rev's post, but with the ELCA's official teaching. I understand there is variation among congregations -- and laymen are typically much more conservative than the hierarchy -- but I'm talking about the "official" stand.
And lest I be accused of bashing, we in the LCMS are going through many of these same questions right now. I've grown up in Missouri, but I see my beloved synod headed very quickly in the wrong direction. I am already faced with questions about where I will draw the line -- and when my loyalty must be to God, and not to man. (Or, in fact, has the line already been crossed, and I'm keeping my eyes closed to avoid seeing it?) I fear I may not have the courage to leave, no matter how bad things get. But I will pray for the strength to make that decision when the time comes. For those of you in the ELCA who consider rev's post "bashing," I would suggest you, too, consider what's keeping you there.
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(just kidding of course). 
