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[FONT=arial,helvetica]Our English word synod comes from two Greek words syn + hodos that literally means "a way together." In and through synods, congregations and other ministries "walk together." Synods are an expression of this church, just as are congregations and the churchwide organization. They coordinate the work of congregations within their territories. Synods plan for the ELCA's mission (which is one dimension of God's larger mission) in their area. The synods are grouped into nine regions which are points of connection for synods and the churchwide organization.[/FONT]
FeathersinHair said:Hehee, well I've never heard bad things about the WELSynod.
FeathersinHair said:Oooo! *reminds self to look through past threads* Juicy!
Actually, I should've clarified- I hadn't actually even heard of the WELS. *blushes* When I was a member of the ELCA in S.C., my mom was on the road to ordination. (Health concerns kept her away.) All that I'd heard about the 'other' synod (being the other one you mentioned) was that they didn't ordain women and that they wouldn't allow people who were visitors at their churches to participate in communion. Not sure if those things were true, but it made for good listening to around the church potluck!
beckysoup61 said:How? If they don't believe in it, how is partaking of something going to hurt them? :cover: That's really weird Alyssa. I'm glad you are out of there.
beckysoup61 said:That makes sense, but it's twisted and wrong.
So by taking the communion as a non-believer it cements your path down to hell? Isn't that a bit like presdestination?
quadrophenic_9 said:It sounds the same as in our church Becky, I could go into the other room and tell you but I haven't posted in a week. People who take the sacrament unworthily with no intention of giving up their sin or repenting are making a very grave sin because they mock Christ and his sacrifice.
quadrophenic_9 said:It sounds the same as in our church Becky, I could go into the other room and tell you but I haven't posted in a week. People who take the sacrament unworthily with no intention of giving up their sin or repenting are making a very grave sin because they mock Christ and his sacrifice.
quadrophenic_9 said:You don't have to retract anything. I still think it's a little wierd of them to say you're going to hell if you don't believe. Not everyone's faith is perfect before they start practicing. It's a growth process and you need to live your religion before you start to see the blessings. If you're a lacking and you take communion or the sacrament you won't go straight to hell without a second chance, or you shouldn't. Whoever maintains that stance does not believe that Christ can save a soul. Very hypocrytical in my opinion. And I can't spell hypocrytical.
quadrophenic_9 said:You don't have to retract anything. I still think it's a little wierd of them to say you're going to hell if you don't believe. Not everyone's faith is perfect before they start practicing. It's a growth process and you need to live your religion before you start to see the blessings. If you're a lacking and you take communion or the sacrament you won't go straight to hell without a second chance, or you shouldn't. Whoever maintains that stance does not believe that Christ can save a soul. Very hypocrytical in my opinion. And I can't spell hypocrytical.
quadrophenic_9 said:Oh totally! Don't worship the wrong God that would be a disaster, just read the Old Testament. But nobody is without error. People have moments of doubt and I don't hear a lot about forgiveness ever in some of these people's doctrine. It seems like they'd rather scare people into obedience than encourage them through their rough times. Which for most people is the highlight of the Gospel.