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Lutherans

I understand that Scripture forbids us to have fellowship with and prayer with those who are not in fellowship with us. How does this apply to us on a one-on-one basis, couples of different faiths, administering to the sick and injured of members of other churches, etc?

Why do Lutherans not number the commandments like the other Protestants?

What has The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod stated officially about its differences with the theological position of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?

What are the main differences between the Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)?

Is it wrong for a member of an LCMS congregation to receive Holy Communion at an ELCA church? Is it wrong for an ELCA member to receive Holy Communion at an LCMS church?

What are the main differences between the Missouri Synod and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)?

Does the Lutheran church consider itself part of the "Protestant" church?