tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post5335508794332051962..comments2023-11-16T00:38:23.751-08:00Comments on Stand Firm: Eroding Christian Freedom?Scott Diekmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227142854778319475noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post-35467393138774028912008-09-10T16:30:00.000-07:002008-09-10T16:30:00.000-07:00A subtle shift indeed. From "if they are in accord...A subtle shift indeed. From <I>"<B>if</B> they are in accordance with the Word of God and if they appear applicable..."</I> to <I>"<B>on the assumption that</B> they are in accordance with the Word of God and that they are applicable..."</I><BR/><BR/>What if one is unwilling to make the latter assumption? Will there be a convention resolution requiring one to do so?<BR/><BR/>One can only wonder what other new and binding convention resolutions await us in the proposed future LCMS. <BR/><BR/>TWTodd Wilkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470378774431406044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post-3917868416199208072008-09-10T13:45:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:45:00.000-07:00Forgive me my language, but...Holy Crap!I hadn't a...Forgive me my language, but...<BR/><BR/>Holy Crap!<BR/><BR/>I hadn't actually read that text yet, but I am certain there is more than one member - voting member - of our congregation that has already and will be taking action as best he can on what seems to be a losing battle to Pope K.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302493174417839271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post-21408523737220401152008-09-10T07:11:00.000-07:002008-09-10T07:11:00.000-07:00Scott,Thanks much for the "before and after" view ...Scott,<BR/><BR/>Thanks much for the "before and after" view of LCMS polity! Something we all need to beware of and work to resist!Randy Asburryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01545983197990430420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728845570179741211.post-64373428306961289312008-09-10T05:20:00.000-07:002008-09-10T05:20:00.000-07:00Nice. It seems to operate on the "slippery slope" ...Nice. It seems to operate on the "slippery slope" logic. The nuances are subtle but one can see what's happening: consolidation of power. They are also assuming a lot about synod's ability in (and out) of convention to do theology.joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678799536620636971noreply@blogger.com