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Who are Lutherans, and what do they believe?

May 31, 2015Emmy Kegler

What is the Lutheran church? The Lutheran church is named for the 16th century monk Martin Luther.  Luther was a Catholic monk troubled by the corruption and greed he saw permeating the church.  His concerns and objections were widely publicized.  Luther… Continue Reading →

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