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I am happy to field questions regarding Lutheran theology and practice, and it's context within the western catholic tradition. General questions on the Christian faith are also welcome.

Experience in the area

I have served in lay ministry for over ten years, and am currently a pastor in a small, confessional Lutheran communion in the Evangelical Catholic tradition. I have worked with several Lutheran and non-Lutheran communions over the years, and have a particular fondness for catholic ecumenism.

Education/Credentials

I have a BA in Religion and Philosophy from a small midwestern Lutheran college, and am completing an M.Div. at a small, independent, Lutheran seminary in the Pacific Northwest.

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Recent Answers from Brad Varvil

2009-11-12 God:

Dear Don, beloved of God, Greetings! I don't know that anyone can speak authoritatively for the American Lutheran perspective, but I'll offer you this Lutheran's understanding, based on Scripture and

2009-10-05 God's Law:

Craig, There's a lot in your question, and there are many good resources you could reference to debate your points. Due to this medium, I won't debate your points, but I will address your final questions

2009-09-26 conformation:

Dear David, There is no set age in the Lutheran tradition for the rite of Confirmation. Usually, it occurs between fifth and ninth grades, after a series of instruction on the core elements of the

2009-08-30 Eternal Happiness:

Dear Henry, This seems similar to question you may have asked recently. Eternal happiness is reunion with the only true God-- the one who made you, and seeks to redeem you from the sin and death which

2009-08-27 Moksha:

Dear Henry, Perhaps you did not intend to send your list of questions to a Lutheran pastor, but since you did, I will take that as an act of divine grace intervening for your benefit. While Krishna

 

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