WELS has worked out its Rules of Engagement perfectly, as long as no one thinks on his own. Here the rules are, as simple to learn as the Buddhist's Four Noble Truths.
Rule Number One
No one outside of WELS is allowed to criticize WELS because no outsider is pure enough to discuss WELS.
Rule Number Two
No one within WELS is allowed to criticize WELS because the slightest hint of disapproval will mortally wound Holy Mother Synod, grounds for excommunication.
Exception for Rule Number One
Anyone from Church Growth/Emergent Church is free to lambast WELS for using creeds, hymns, sermons, the liturgy, the Confessions, and the Lutheran name.
Exception for Rule Number Two
Anyone within WELS may criticize the synod under the guidelines of the Rule Number One Exception.
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| WELS pastors Schlomer and Muetzel worked with two men and a law firm to seize an independent congregation (kicked out by WELS) and its assets. Result - they shut down worship there during Holy Week. http://www.stjohnsmke.org/ |