Ichabod review of posting and readership
"Re: Ichabod review of posting and readership.
Thank you for another year of informative reporting of the "state of organized Lutheranism" as well as other religious chaos. For any who made noises about obviously planned and programmed undoing a whole synod more than 40 years ago, Ichabod has been a pillar reminder that the protests were not illusionary, unfounded, observations and concerns. Expressed concerns have been borne out through ensuing years. It was 42 years ago this month in 1978 the letter came re: membership in a WELS congregation being terminated, soon followed by voluntary exists of a few others.
But where were the rest of the "others" who wouldn't or couldn't inform themselves? A few in other geographical locations were expelled for protesting other departures from what a synod taught. i.e. the issue of receiving government grants for a Lutheran High School in Milwaukee, WI, followed by the notorious "Kokomo 4" declarations upheld by WELS. Few except those protesting wanted to know, for then they might have to look further for themselves and draw conclusions they didn't want to draw? A couple generations pass and the "before" becomes transformed new synod. Define and describe that as loyalties require.
You know also that appreciating the unique and outstanding gifts evident in "Ichabod", hasn't prevented this reader from expressing disagreement or viewpoint now and then.
Respectful responses received have been greatly appreciated."
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| Cited by Martin Chemnitz himself. |
