diferences?

[IWTALCT]

what is the difference in beliefs between LCMS lutherans and ELCA lutheran?

[BigNorsk]

Marv

[KagomeShuko]

Marv, huh?

Anyway, to answer the question:

The ELCA has open communion - all believers are welcome to commune. You'll see different statements at different ELCA churches. Some will say, "all baptized believers" some will say "all people who believe in the real presence of Christ in the sacrament" some will say "all believers." It's always left up to the person who wants to commune. The pastor and members don't get to judge.

The ELCA ordains women while LCMS does not. The ELCA believes that God does and can use women. The LCMS says that women are not to preach or be leaders.

There are disagreements in the ELCA, too, but the ELCA is trying not to split while addressing them. So far, so good. . .but these things will keep coming into play. I won't discuss them here. They really aren't basic beliefs, but if you want to know, you can PM me.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

[LutherNut]

what is the difference in beliefs between LCMS lutherans and ELCA lutheran?

I would like to answer this, but I would get into major trouble if I did so in this sub-forum. So I will answer it in the LCMS/WELS/ELS/LCC sub-forum.


Jay:wave: