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The online musings from pastors, theologians and laity that will help you see the world from a Lutheran perspective.
On the ‘Odyssey’: The Joy of Redemption
A literary reflection by Davis Smith on Homer’s Odyssey. This is one installment of a monthly series providing reflections on works of literature from a Lutheran perspective. No finer, greater gift in the world than that … when man and woman possess their home, two minds, two hearts that work as one. –Odyssey, 6.200–202 The …
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Storming the Gates of Paradise
While transhumanists hope to prolong life by halting aging processes, they can’t make sure the parachute opens when you try sky-diving on your 650th birthday.
Transhumanism: The Danger of Humans without Bodies
Transhumanism promotes uploading human personalities into robotic bodies so that people can live beyond death. But in view of the Gospel promise, the dream of humans without bodies, of our minds being uploaded into robots so as to live forever, seems less like a dream, and more like a nightmare.
Luther’s Catholic Reformation
The early Lutherans were also diligent to keep the traditional practices and ceremonies of the church, as long as these did not conflict with the Gospel of grace.
In the Beginning
The earth where we live, the universe in which we exist, didn’t just happen. God created it.
Media & Culture
The Rev. David Rufner offers a commentary on media fear-mongering and how the timeless Word of God soothes the anxious mind.
Breaking Down the Church Year
Every festival season and each distinctive church celebration has a particular and specific focus on the works of Jesus in the salvation story of our lives.