In reply to William Lauterbach.

It isn't too difficult to answer William Lauterbach's questions about why now that many of us are finally taking a stand about these issues regarding Thrivent. As in any mission work, often the worker is just planting seeds as faithfully as possible. We have no control of the fertility of the seed planted. That is in the hand of God. Some seed bear fruit immediately, while other lay dormant for years then burst forth with the hand of God. God said we must teach generation anew, and it seems that is what is needed today. Rest easily Mr. Larterbach, you have been laboring in the vineyard for over four years, not a very long time, and now the fruit has been matured as is the will of God.