Merry, Merry Lutheran Seminary

This panel discussion podcast delves into the Seminex controversy, a significant event in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) history of the mid-1970s. The hosts, representing Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Anglican perspectives, discuss an article about the controversy, exploring its theological and political dimensions. The conversation highlights the roles of key figures like Richard John Neuhaus and Jaroslav Pelikan, and examines the surprising trajectory of some liberal LCMS figures towards Eastern Orthodoxy or Roman Catholicism. A key takeaway is the enduring impact of the Seminex controversy on LCMS identity and the ongoing debate surrounding the doctrine of inerrancy within the denomination. The discussion also touches upon the LCMS's unique approach to education and its historical demographics.