Whereneverever
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There are a lot of things we can cooperate on. Prayer just isn't one of them.
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I agree the LCMS wouldn't be considered evangelical or fundamentalist, but that they do have a certain...prosletyzing(?) bent. (At least around here they do.) Maybe conservative or traditional would be better descriptions.
For example, LCMS has rules about participating in community prayers. These rules have caused pastors to be censored for participating in 9/11 and Newtown vigils.
"The LCMS constitution states that members must denounce “unionism†— mingling of Lutheran and other Christian theology or practice — and “syncretism,†the mingling of Christian and non-Christian theology or practice."
http://www.religionnews.com/2013/02/13/newtown-debacle-reopens-old-wounds-for-missouri-synod/
Proselytizing is about attempting to convert others. Our stance on public group events isn't about converting anyone, it is about acknowledging differences in beliefs and respecting that we don't all believe the same.
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I wouldn't consider the LCMS to really be either fundamentalist or evangelical. We are centered on Law ad Gospel, and the proper distinction of the two.
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The lcms has both deacons and deaconesses. Deaconesses can be trained at one of our universities or at the seminaries. They have diverse and varied roles. Deaconesses are often a paid position while the male equivalent is volunteer.
Elders are supportive of the congregation and pastor. Roles limited to the pastor- administering sacraments like communion, preaching. Performing weddings. That kind of thing. Women can be teachers in the church.
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Our website was linked above and has some great faqs. Do you have some specific questions we can answer about the LCMS?
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I'm so sorry. I think this is an excellent example of why clergy shouldn't have anything to do with the finances of a church- pastoral care shouldn't be dependent on giving.
I hope you can find a healthy church to belong to, that cares for you whether you are currently able to contribute financially or not.
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We loved it! I took ll the kids and my little two sat and ate popcorn the whole time silently. Everyone loved it.
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Neuropsych. Some areas a neuropsych is better, some a developmental pediatrician. I would call your local autism society (NOT saying he has autism) and ask if there's someone really good local.
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Is that even legal? I can't even imagine leaving a 10 yo on his own.
Things are pretty loosey goosey here, so I have no idea but I would guess so.
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It makes me uncomfortable but it's not seeming like a banishing or anything. I think my kids would flip, though. They like being close to each other and us, and I like it, too.
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They seem happy. I haven't pried. I might see if I can ask some gentle questions without being too nosy.
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I believe the issue is that they are tight for bedrooms and giving everyone more personal space?
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I would move there, and leave the kid in the big house with his father.
Or is that just me?
Ooooh, a mom cave??
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So would you tell your friend it's weird or myob?
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Oh, if it matters it's not in a city at all.
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Ah, the sweet feeling of Internet validation...
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So, I'm marking you down for not thinking I'm weird. ;)
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One of my friends is planning to move their ten year old out of their house to another building on their property. It's probably 20 meters or so from the main house to the building.
Building will have a bathroom and heat, water, and electricity. It looks pretty cool, actually.
Does it seem weird to move a kid that age like that? Or am I weird?
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Op is a long time poster and both of her children have special needs.
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May her memory be eternal and God give her rest with the saints.
I didn't want her and her family to be so fast forgotten. :(
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I don't know if this came across the boards yet. http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/21/22001114-colorado-high-school-shooting-victim-claire-davis-dies?lite
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Hey, if you are getting worse please go get seen. You can get a shot of antibiotics to kick this. I hope you feel better fast!
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Even if it was a spider I'd want it looked at. I had a black widow bite that needed treating not long ago. Spiders can be jerks.
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Oh, that's a great idea!
What are the distinctives of the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church?
in The Chat Board
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We certainly believe that others are Christians and actively pray for unity for the Church at large. We are real about unity not existing right now, though.
We can't judge people's hearts. We can only look at public confessions of faith, usually by church membership. If it's a church we don't agree with instead of ignoring the disagreements we honor that we aren't in the same place on all ideas. It's not about looking down on people so much as respecting the place they have chosen to belong and the faith that implies.