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	Opinions & Views on the Benke case
Home For Members For Pastors/Leaders Helpful Secular Sites Contact Us Suggest New Links Our Purpose Advertise on L/C Frequently Asked	Rev. Donald Matzat, member of Dr. Benke's legal team, replies to the Schulz decision Response to the Schulz Decision from Pastor David Oberdieck, Pastor who filed charges against Kieshnick Text of Schulz decision and reply of Atlantic District First Vice President Dr David Behnke's Jan. 2002 reply to charges (click here) Dr Kieschnick's Nov. 2001 reply when charges were initially filed LCMS Nov. 2001 news saying majority supports Benke Marc Schulz, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran, Lisle, IL relates opinion and story Lay LCMS congregation member reaction "embarrassed to be in the LCMS" (Name withheld by request) Concordia Lutheran, Kirkwood, MO member reaction to Schulz decision: "this church official’s statement lacks theological substance, scholarship, or sophistication." (Name withheld by request) Was Schulz asked to judge or reconcile? Look at the intention and wording of the synodical resolution which empowered his decision? by Rev. Jim Rogers You criticize Schulz but where are your proof passages & why is name withheld? by Rev. Brummett Synod better off without 'wishy washy' people who support Benke's participation by Bob Waters Pastor Mark A. Mueller Responds Categorically to Schulz Decision
	Chairman of Bd. of Elders in California responds that Jesus disliked piety
	Layperson of 72 years finds insulting that Lutheran Hour chooses Schulz for speaker .
	Message from Seattle University School of Law Accuses LCMS of Elitism
	64 Year Old Member Appalled to Call Herself a Christian Due To Suspension Cincinnati Pastor Questions Where Gospel Was in Benke Prayer Layman Hopes Present Troubles Lead to God Pleasing Changes In LCMS LCMS is being torn apart by rigid "Purists" who insist that it must be their way or no way Lay Person "Extremely Disappointed by Ruling" Laywoman says "princes of church" caused this Pastor Responds To Letter From Oberdieck on Lutheran Central Lay Person say we need to re-evaluate representation at conventions in light of Ruling" Pastor Wishes For Repentance From Benke Concordia-Seward Student Speaks On Benke Matter NY Pastor Shares Thoughts On the Matter and Speaks of Petition NE Layman Calls Suspension "Blatantly Political" WA Man Responds To "Jesus Disliked Piety" Lay Leader says "Any Who Find This Pleasing...Part of Devil's Plot" Layman says Schulz "Resisted Temptation and Unambiguous Action Taken" Laywoman Heartened to Find Results of LC Poll Associate Prof . From William & Mary Writes "News Bulletin" focusing on "Bigger Picture" Copy of Letter Sent To Wallace Schulz Layperson Challenges LC Poll and Public Prayer LCMS/ELCA --- Witness or Worship?? Copy of Letter Sent to Kieschnick from a 69 Year Old Layman Wanting Benke Exonerated LCMS Accusers of Pres. Benke Don't Have "New York State of Mind" FL Woman Wonders If Synod Thinks Only LCMS Members Get To Heaven "Last Sept., Those Who Didn't Know The Lord Were At Yankee Stadium" Pastor Challenges Impartiality of LC Website, LC Editor Responds