tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20143814.post2712450974943186472..comments2024-01-24T00:22:55.738-06:00Comments on Pastor Zip's Blog: A Free Synod?Pastor Ziphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236185339118076545noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20143814.post-69202716064241160792009-11-20T23:29:37.626-06:002009-11-20T23:29:37.626-06:00Again, a Free Synod is not a "synod" as ...Again, a Free Synod is <i>not</i> a "synod" as the word is used in the ELCA or in those synods that use the word as a demoninational designation (as, say, "convention" is used to describe the Southern Baptist Convention). <br /><br />Again, Free Synod is a free <i>gathering</i> of pastors and congregations. It would not elect its own Bishop -- but hopefully a Bishop would serve as a "visitor" or "protector" (that is, be its Pastor). It would not sponsor the ordination of new pastors, nor would it operate its own seminiaries -- though it would mentor orthodox seminarians and pastors. <br /><br />Again, those in the ELCA would continue to, as much as possible, participate in the life of the ELCA, "Synod Assemblies," etc. The Free Synod is above and beyond that participation. It is most definitely not "living a lie," but standing for the truth and correction of a confused church.Pastor Ziphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236185339118076545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20143814.post-15082101627561251982009-09-11T19:27:24.361-05:002009-09-11T19:27:24.361-05:00I have only one objection to the idea of a synod r...I have only one objection to the idea of a synod remaining in the ELCA. Specifically, to advertise a congregation as an ELCA congregation is, to put it baldly, to live a lie. <br /><br />How is retaining membership in the ELCA not unlike Lutherans of old retaining the Roman Catholic name and arguing that they were but a reform movement within the larger Church?<br /><br />As I recall, at least they had the courage to change their name while insisting that their doctrine was Catholicism done truthfully.<br /><br />Peace,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com