Word from the Center LCRL Staff Word from the Center LCRL Staff

Created in god’s image – the foundation of enduring freedom!

In this reflection, it's asserted that human dignity and liberty are rooted in the biblical belief that we are made in God's image, and this idea, integral to the formation of the U.S. government, imparts inherent worth to individuals, independent from the state, necessitating lives of service to others, affirmed through Christ's sacrificial acts, thereby assuring both temporal and eternal freedom.

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Word from the Center Matthew C. Harrison Word from the Center Matthew C. Harrison

The Joy Of Marriage

The author shares a humorous anecdote from his time as a missionary in a Cree village to illustrate the importance of partnership in marriage, underscoring that joy in marriage is derived from seeing it as God's act, committing to it willingly, even during tough times, and loving one's spouse selflessly, mirroring Christ's love for the church.

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Word from the Center LCRL Staff Word from the Center LCRL Staff

Critical Race Theory: Lutheran Clarity, Loving Care

Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford critically discusses the implications of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Christianity in his article "Critical Race Theory: Lutheran Clarity, Loving Care". He emphasizes the contrasts between CRT and Christian beliefs, particularly in their interpretation of truth and sin. Instead of CRT, he proposes a Christian ethic rooted in Lutheran doctrine that encourages love, care, and social justice in addressing societal problems like racism.

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