Why it is so Difficult To Take the ELCA Seriously

In an effort to bring some of the clarity and dignity of secular politics into the ELCA, Mark Hanson is instigating a series of “town hall forums.” Here’s a highlight comment, and for your viewing pleasure, the full video.

“We can be faithful Lutheran Christians and live with that tension in the same church body. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if that became our witness?” he said. He said the concept of “bound conscience” remains a question for many, and there should be an “open” conversation about it. He added that “we live under the authority of Scripture,” but members must keep asking each other “What does that mean?” (via ELCA News Service)