Steadfast Lutherans » Benke participates in worship service with ELCA, according to ELCA news release (by Pr. Charles Henrickson): "Benke had previously participated in an interfaith prayer service on September 9, 1998. On October 22, 1998, he signed a public apology in which he stated:
“My participation in this service was a direct violation of the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and consequently, violation of the Constitution, Bylaws and doctrinal resolutions of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. I also recognize that my participation in this interfaith prayer service was a violation of my duties and responsibilities as an elected officer of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
“While well-intended, what I did was wrong. I therefore sincerely and publicly apologize to the Synod for my actions in this connection. I assure the Synod that I will not repeat this error in the future by participating as an officiant in ecumenical services.”"
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GJ - McCain/Barry "disciplined" Benke the first time, so McCain/Harrison will do as much this time. Missourians should quit belly-aching, as long as they continue to exist in non-declared union with ELCA via Thrivent insurance and a host of activities.
