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To: Lane3 who wrote (54561)	8/12/2002 5:24:28 PM
From: epicure	Respond to of 82486

I remember that! I'd no idea they were such a conservative bunch. But they really are.

To: Lane3 who wrote (54561)	8/13/2002 10:49:49 AM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 82486

I am talking about what are commonly called the mainstream churches. I don't recall the Lutheran incident. My guess is that the problem was one of intercommunion, not merely an interdenominational prayer meeting. I'll see if I can find the item.......

To: Lane3 who wrote (54561)	8/13/2002 11:02:44 AM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

I see from the news item that it was a problem in the Missouri Synod, which is the most conservative Lutheran group in the country, and that I was mistaken about it involving the sacrament of communion. Interestingly, the Synod permits inter- faith prayer events, in certain contexts, but had a long standing rule against them until recently. Also interesting is that the president of the Synod okayed the participation, while a second vice- president took it upon himself to discipline the pastor, leading to his ouster from a radio program. In other words, the matter is controversial within the denomination.......