Misleading Picture of The Synod
In a written response, President Kieschnick countered that the article presented a “distorted account of the reason for the discontinuation” and a “misleading picture” of the Synod “as a deeply divided church....” The fallout from the Issues, Etc. cancellation, and President Kieschnick’s denial of discord within Synodical ranks, widened the gap between conservative and liberal factions, motivating many previously silent traditionalists to speak out against perceived Synodical heavy-handedness and doctrinal error.
In his weekly column "Perspectives" (Volume 1, Number 42) published in late July 2010 Kieschnick summed up his thoughts about the 64th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. He referenced the words of the Apostle Paul from 1 Corinthians and described "a church in conflict, experiencing divided loyalty." This comment seemingly signaled a Flip-flop by Kieschnick on the issue of division within the LCMS and further confused his standing with Confessional Lutherans within the Synod.
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