I think that since the judge is a member of a Missouri Synod church, we have an obligation to stand by her and protect her. Granted, it's not our job to "judge the world" as St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians, and that we would do well to concern ourselves for the sin within the church. I mean let's face it. The world will be the world and God will deal with all that in His time. BUT, when the world tries to infringe on the freedom we have in Christ and our bold confession, the Church Militant steps forth and defends the faith, at least we ought to, and we also ought to defend our faithful brothers and sisters who stand before the dagger of the pagan world.

I pray that is how we all see this, because as a church body, doing nothing is not acceptable. We don't have to take to the streets in protest and riot, but where we CAN defend her (and by extension anyone in her situation) we should in a peaceful and Gospel-driven way.

I do believe that we are coming to the Day when our Sure Defense returns to judge the living and the dead, and when we shall join Him in judging the world as well. Until then, Maranatha!