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- ELCA vs. Missouri Synod - Major Differences? - Christian Forums
Theology of the ELCA Q What has The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS) stated officially about its differences with the theological position of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)? A
- ELCA: Is the bible inerrant? - Christian Forums
The ELCA does not insist that its members believe in the inerrancy of Scripture That is, we do not teach that the Bible contains no errors in matters of science and history, or that it is without contradiction A simple read-through of the Bible shows that this is not the case
- ELCA will not remove conscience protections for gay marriage opponents . . .
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will not remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage, according to a church official In 2022, the progressive mainline denomination voted to approve an editing process for a 2009 document, which, among other things, required
- What are the Differences between WELS, ELCA, and LCMS?
ELCA is different from the LCMS and WELS in that they are a liberal pietist denomination They ordain women, have open communion, and do not strictly hold to the Lutheran confessions
- ELCA Call Process - and Firing of Pastors | Christian Forums
The ELCA does not actually have a universal policy only a few guidelines Each individual regional Synod has a lot of latitude in deciding how to go about the process The synod my Congregation is in for instance, allows a call committee to only consider one candidate at a time
- Being Christian in the ELCA
Though admittingly, I feel myself being more comfortable in the ELCA church simply because they open themselves to everyone, which I believe Jesus advocated Also, after doing some research, I've realized that Lutherans also believe in the Real Presence in communion and reject what most Protestants call "consubstantiation"
- ELCA doesnt take the bible literally -- what does that mean?
Perhaps if you had looked on the ELCA website you would have had a better understanding as to how the Lutheran Church the words on the printed page As clearly stated on the web site of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America under the "Scriptures, Creeds, Confessions" link: Simply stated, the Scriptures tell about Jesus Christ
- Mitres, some Lutheran bishops don, others dont - Christian Forums
In north America it is a mixed bag For example, I have never seen a photo of the presiding bishops in the ELCA ELCC wearing mitres but some synod bishops do Same story in the LCMS Any opinions or is this a silly topic?
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