Fascinating…
[Up-Front HT to CAT41's Table Talk list!]
It’s fascinating that a Methodist congregation would tout the programming of the LCMS’s KFUO radio station more than most every LCMS congregation, but it seems to be true. It’s also the case that this UMC congregation is prominently featured on the KFUO homepage. Fascinating, but troubling.
As was asked on CAT41’s Table Talk — “Are we more Methodist or are they more Lutheran?”
I’d like to think that it’s more that quality content is carrying the day, and that folks are responding to that. For, that is a far more palatable consideration than is the idea that they are responding positively because they are hearing what their itching ears want to hear.
There is, however, one piece of information that sorta tips the scales for me: They don’t include Issues, Etc. on their list of ‘touted’ programs. This, to me, seems quite indicative. :dizzy:
Issues, Etc. is a fabulous chunk of talk radio goodness. Rev. Todd Wilken does a tremendous job of (I just love this tagline of Issues, Etc.! :mrgreen:) “Defending the faith … teaching the truth!” In my opinion, Issues, Etc. is the crown jewel of the LCMS’s broadcasting services (and, yes, I’m including the Lutheran Hour in that assessment! :eek:).
Now, I’d hate to think that I’m giving in to any sectarian/separatist inclinations that are lurking within, but I do find this mutual admiration society a bit troubling. When it comes right down to it, there are some deal-breaking differences between what we believe, teach, & confess, and what they believe, teach, & confess. I have no doubt whatsoever that there are some good Lutherans in the Methodist church (because, as I know you remember, Lutheran = Christian & Christian = Lutheran — it’s what our Confessions state & what we believe…), even if they don’t know it (and even if they’d be horrified by the label… :wink:) yet.
In the end, it’s sad that I don’t have the full confidence in all of the programming that KFUO puts out, that I have in Issues, Etc. But don’t. I’ve heard some of it, and it strikes me as way too Methobapticostal in its theological stance. Unfortunately, that seems to be the case with much of what’s coming out of the Purple Palace these days — why, you could say that it’s Ablaze! with such shoddy theology. :dizzy:
Work calls (that pesky vocation!), so I’m not going to flesh this out any more before I post it. If there are any questions, just let me know & we’ll discuss it in the comments thread.
-ghp
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