Answer added to topic Lutheranism. 1 Apr
Ben Mordecai, A Friendly Calvinist
In Reformation Theology, free will is not defined in the philosophical sense of whether or not a human, who is a moral agent, can make genuine choices. Instead, the adjecti... (more)
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Answer added to topic Lutheranism. 29 Dec
Ollie Jones, Lutheran pastor serving an Episc...
In the US, the strictness of Lutheran churches varies both by denomination and congregation.  The Wisconsin Synod and Missouri Synod denominations are indeed quite strict. ... (more)
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Question added to topic Lutheranism. 28 Dec
From what I hear, US Lutheranism is quite conservative and strict, while the German variety is significantly more laid back than for exam... (more)
Question added to topic Lutheranism. 28 Dec
I read Martin Luther's 95 Theses for the first time, and was surprised by the tone. I had always assumed that it was a thundering attack ... (more)
Answer added to topic Lutheranism. 11 Nov
Eric Stoltz, Roman Catholic deacon and author...

Catholics today would agree with the vast majority of Luther's 95 Theses. In fact, most contemporary Catholic theologians consider Luther a great theologian and reformer. ... (more)
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Answer added to topic Lutheranism. 24 Oct
Terrence Reed, Riding out the meltdown of the U...
Reformed Theology claims that everyone, with the necessary exception of Jesus, is depraved from inception without exception. Everyone is guilty of sin and has already been ... (more)
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Answer added to topic Lutheranism. 9 Oct
Joshua Engel, Polymath
Temporal punishment is different from your fate in the afterlife.  People are held responsible because, while God may know their fates for certain, you don't.  That holds r... (more)
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