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[1] The Journal of Lutheran Ethics hopes to provide reading material to stimulate thinking and conversation among academics, clergy, and laity.\u00a0 To this end, this section of JLE is designed to encourage constructive discussion within congregations about the topics discussed in JLE.\u00a0 Consider using this section in formal adult education classes or in informal small group discussions.<\/p>\n

[2] The October\/November 2021 issue of JLE is dedicated to the topic of the importance of discussion among Lutherans.\u00a0 The following questions and quotes might be used to generate discussion about the emotions and reasons surrounding congregation members\u2019 opinions about the possibility of theological and ethical discussion with Lutherans outside of the ELCA.<\/p>\n

[3] Conversation starters:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Lutheran Church is a global church made of many different associations. Have you had the chance to visit a Lutheran church outside the ELCA and in another country? If so explain what was powerful and what was difficult in that experience.<\/li>\n
  2. Charlotte John-Gomez and Michelle Burmeister reflect on the following statement concerning three associations of Lutherans in the United States: \u201cWELS, LCMS, and ELCA Lutherans are woven together by the redemptive love and salvation of Jesus Christ, freely offered to all of God\u2019s children. A common faith in this redemptive love opens our hearts to explore lessons learned from working in a pan-Lutheran context.\u201d What are some of the experiences (both positive and negative) you have had working with Lutherans outside of the ELCA in the United States?\u00a0\u00a0 What are some areas and issues on which collaboration seems most possible and most necessary?<\/li>\n
  3. David Nelson writes the following:\u00a0 \u201cHosting a conversation in an age of ideological extremes isn\u2019t easy.\u201d\u00a0 He then quotes theologians Amy Carr and Christine Helmer who write \u201cIt is only through patient discussion with each other that we both can come to better understand what we believe and think and become aware of different perspectives.\u201d In what ways can patient discussion help us understand ourselves and our position better even if we do not come to an agreement with another person or group?<\/li>\n
  4. Robert Kolb\u2019s essay explains how Luther\u2019s faithful trust that in God\u2019s love made him a bold preacher and dialogue partner. He writes, \u201cTherefore, taking Luther\u2019s example seriously . . . contemporary Lutherans must actively engage in winsome, clear conversation with other Christians (including other Lutherans) and those outside the faith to share our heritage of confident, bold declaration of God\u2019s love for sinners.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 In what ways do you find the need for pan-Lutheran conversation to be both Lutheran and evangelical?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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