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The ELCA’s Summer Politics

9/7/2017

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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, in ever-increasing fashion, is spouting its liberal political beliefs. Let me show examples from this summer:
 
- Here we have the ELCA and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton addressing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. (see here)

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Lutherans stand firmly against policies that cause the separation of families. #WithDreamers #DACA https://t.co/uHg3E35PUy

— Bishop Eaton (@ELCABishopEaton) September 5, 2017

​- A few weeks ago came this ELCA news release titled “ELCA on Gender Identity Discrimination.” (see here) Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton is quoted saying,
 
"Transgender individuals should not be denied the opportunity to participate in our armed forces. We should honor the courage and sacrifice of all members of our military regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation and join those who serve in upholding the respect and dignity of each person."

- Last month Bishop Eaton was tweeting her displeasure with new immigration policies (see below).
 

I am still trying to understand an immigration policy that only allows English speaking PhDs in. None of my grandparents would be accepted

— Bishop Eaton (@ELCABishopEaton) August 18, 2017

We are blue collar, white collar, physicians, musicians, artists, parents, citizens, clergy. We are America. Why choke hope of immigrants ?

— Bishop Eaton (@ELCABishopEaton) August 18, 2017

- In June, the ELCA’s magazine Living Lutheran wrote about Bishop Eaton addressing the topic of anti-Muslim behavior. (see here)
 
Some people applaud the ELCA’s political activism and their liberal views, I do not.
 
Seeing how the ELCA pushes their leftist political positions, it is time Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives and Blue Dog Democrats stop feeding this Democratic advocacy organization that is wrapped in a faux Christian veneer.



2 Comments
John
9/7/2017 09:53:12 pm

Dan,
Love the new site! I hope it will raise awareness.

So sad that bishops never talk about Jesus Christ the Savior anymore. And that nobody expects them to.
I wonder if anyone in the ELCA notices the uncanny physical and political resemblance between Eaton and Madalyn Murray O'hair?
There truly is nothing new under the sun.






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Didaskalos
9/9/2017 05:06:55 am

ELCA's summer (and annual) prospective checklist:

1. Preach the Gospel, telling everyone that Jesus alone is the Savior if they'll repent of their sins and put their trust for salvation in Him alone.

Nope, the world wouldn't like that at all. Not "inclusive" enough.

2. Tell sinners -- and professing believers -- the Bible is the Word of God that sets His standard for sin and righteousness and holy living.

Nope, too judgmental. The world and "progressive Christians" won't be our friends if we tell them that.

3. Diligently study the Democratic Party platform and obeisantly endorse everything we find therein.

Bingo.

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