In this whole affair, especially the defense of Rev. Benke's action and
the criticism offered of Rev. Schulz's action,  I would like to have
pointed out to me, because I can't seem to find it, where is the Gospel
in what Rev. Benke prayed that day in New York City.  Yes He spoke the
name, but where is the Gospel that is supposed to be attached to that
name?  Was it in the words "a Son", where so many other faiths also
could see Jesus as "a" son and not "the" Son?  How did what Rev. Benke
pray proclaim the goodnews that sin is forgiven through Christ's death
upon the cross?  How did what Rev. Benke pray proclaim hope and help
people get to heaven?  I wish it was there.  How I wish it was there.
 Whatever Rev. Benke did, He did not seize a golden opportunity to share
the goodnews of Jesus.  He named the name, but left it hanging without
telling anyone who Jesus is or what He did.  Disappointing.

Rev. David D. Reedy
Trinity Lutheran Church
cincinnati