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There is that tension there, though many Lutherans, like myself, have family in both churches, and so are more tolerant to different views of Lutheranism. Unfortunately, some people take church politics too personally, because leaders and theologians of both church bodies have in the past behaved in an Unchristian fashion by lobbing hurtful criticisms at one another.

...No one seemed to say anything in response to the post i put up here (Still , it's possible that someone did and I missed it .) - I don't know nessecarily when I will post again so i don't want to start something that would be seen as " being argument7ative " , I just am u9ncertain about my relationship with - would-be?? - Christian belief/association recently .

Here you go, ASS-P.

...Thank you , saymorelater , maybe ?
No disagreement with the " all need redeption , " " not one righteous " concept expressed here .



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Here you go, ASS-P.[/quote]

...I just - wonder - about my feeling toward " renewed/aroused Chrisian/church feeling " on my part . I presume most if
not all here would encourage me in that direction...........

As far as ASS-P's dilemma, to say that drinking, etc. is sinful is a dogma issue, not a biblical issue. The only references in the Bible that refer to not drinking is when someone drinks in excess. I can see your problem with being force-fed Calvinism, but they are far from being the only denomination. Look around, I'm sure you will find what your looking for. To refer to the Missouri/ ELCA divide in theology, the church that I attend left the ELCA about 5 years ago over several matters of theology. We felt that the ELCA was bringing politics into the sanctuary where it doesn't belong. We also rejected the Missouri Synod as being too far the other way, so as you can see, there are a number of Synods in the Lutheran Churches, and we probably all have it wrong.

Are you attending any Lutheran church now?

Greetings,

The important issue is whether or not God is drawing you to Himself. Do you love, or want to love Jesus, knowing what He has done for you. And are you willing to lay your own life down to Him moment to moment.

These "renewed/aroused Chrisian/church feeling" sound like an act of God's mercy. I would encourage you to take this seriously, and seek after Him. I could do no better.

Hebrews 3:7-8a - So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion,[...]"

Reading your profile alone, it seems that God has allowed you to go through much trial in life, yet He loves and preserves you every day. Here is another scripture that comes to mind:

Acts 17:26-27 - From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.

What are you wanting to do?

Much Love in Christ,
marcb0t

...Frankly , I have some REAL material/health problems ~ Some of them involving things , attempted on my part , that Iimagine many would see as " praiseworthy attempts to improve myself " that , however , I would need much help in doing now , especially with my health situation - See other posts of mine today .

As a matter of fact, I am. I am quite active in my local church ( Properties Manager, Reader, etc. ).

I think if you reached out to the the right church body, you would find that you will find many people who would be willing to help you, both physically and spiritually. Many urban churches have programs to help people in need, and even small rural churches like the one I attend can be very supportive. I found much support when I came back to the church after my wife died ten years ago, and instead of treating me like a freak when they found out I have Asperger's, they are quite understanding ( except when people encourage me to get involved in things I am uncomfortable about ).

...In Santa Cruz I had been going to these Monday afternoon Bible classes/meetings/suppers put on by the Episcopal church (High Church) there - That is my background , what I was baptized in/what my parents were and my going to churches over the past coupla years has primarily been to those - The SC one was enough of a " true " church service at times that , at some of the times that the church's priest was there , Communion would be offered (which I took) , in the parish hall where the class/supper was , which , for a Communion-offering Christian church , is about as much a definition of a " true " service as anything else , I guess .
It was a class/service/supper offered for/directed at homeless , since I guess I didn't spell that out above .
Social services , well , not many had come to me , or so it seems , not really it seemed through " normal " secular channels , and though the priest at that SC church expressed concern about my condition (My poor walking was pretty apparent by then , I guess ) , I had - at that time - already decided to head San Francisco-ward (All of this is outlined in my recent " about me " posts generally in The Haven except that I start them in General and then a Mod moves them )...

...I do wonder about the literal truth of the Bible , I go back and forth about " wanting to belong "...Whatever - Maybe soon after this I will take the time out to read this whole thread at length -

i'm an episcopalian! i know a couple aspies who are as well

...I am in San Francisco now (I haven't been able to update my location yet) , and I am in a hospital/recovery home situation now , and I had everything that wasn't stuff I wear stolen before having the happening that led to me being in this place now , and , though I had meant to start to replace my stolen things before I landed in the situation that brought me here , I wasn't able to , so I came in here with ONLY what I had on my back/in my pockets to my name , and that (bar a free T-shirt or something) the same .
That actually includes not having a Bible - I Over the last months I've had various Bibles , but they all got stolen/lost to me now , briefly , somehow - I purchased quite a few !
The care I'm getting here now is good in itself , but even if I can stay the earlier-mentioned full period (Insurance costs .) , when I am discharged it'll be to being homeless again , and being confined here is essentially preventing me from doing anything to get important objects to try and replace the luggage , clothing , reading , other things that were stolen in the theft , and whn I am discharged here I'll be discharged , still , with only what I have on to a homeless situation again , with me having been frozen from making improvements during my time here !
I can't really look for a church to go to while I'm here .
I am hurriedly trying to get this post up before I leave the computer , so there's not as much a percentage of stuff about Christian/religious matters as I meant for this post to have , again , I have to finish it and get it up now !

ASS-P-

My God, what happened?