In reply to DKB.

DKB, please consider Rev. Paul McCain's excellent question (a few comments down from this one).

Also, while you DO raise a good point about congregational catechesis, Thrivent can STILL intervene and have its standards which the direction of funds must conform to.

And, the LCMS is hardly guilty of "witch hunts." When the LCMS notices action this blatant, just what is it supposed to DO?