Outer Rim Territories

Before the conference was ever held, Pr. Asburry noted that the question that is ultimately behind all the discussions will likely not be addressed: the question of authority. He was prescient. It is the “white elephant” in the room of American Lutheranism. Granted that many of the questions before us do indeed fall into the category of adiaphora (neither commanded nor forbidden); granted that not all adiaphora are created equal (Arand); WHO regulates adiaphora or church ceremony?

via Weedon’s Blog: More Meditation on Worship Conference.

Related posts:

1. Model theological conference
2. Weedon’s Blog: Resolution Adopted by the Pastoral Conference of the Southern Illinois District
3. Who does what in worship?
4. Cyberbrethren: A Lutheran Blog: Foolish Display or Responsible Diversity in Worship Practices?
5. Applying the Principle of Adiaphora with Confidence, by Klemet Preus