The point of the 'choice dollars' program is that YOU CHOOSE. Planned Parenthood provides many other services other than the services that you may not agree with.

Since Thrivent partners with other Christian organizations that may or may not share the same views, it is completely understandable that Planned Parenthood was included. By using the bully pulpit, the LCMS has only delayed funds that could have been directed to crisis pregnancy centers.

This seems to be another example of how the current environment in the LCMS is becoming more and more toxic and polarized. Gospel should come first. We will not change hearts by attempting to regulate organizations that bridge gaps between our denomination and others. We will only continue to isolate ourselves and fail in our obligation to share the Gospel.