Lutherans have a strange history when it comes to the traditional disciplines of Lent. In Luther’s day, many of the disciplines, particularly fasting, were often frowned upon because they were so easily abused into works righteousness. But is that the case today? How might our obsession with freedom actually turn into a cover up for evil? Join us for Episode 68 of The Crux of the Matter.
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In this episode Scott and Todd talk about Lent and Ash Wednesday, why Lutherans sometimes freak out at physical practices surrounding Lent such as the imposition of ashes, and how pastors are to introduce good and faithful practices in a new congregation. Oh, and Scott manages to mention Pope John-Paul II, again.
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