These are two Lutheran denominations:
LCMS = Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
ELCA = Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
2007-03-20 02:55:47 · 2 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The LCMS and the ELCA are two Lutheran church bodies in the United States. Lutheran(ism) is the denomination.
The LCMS actually produced a PDF to answer such a question:
http://www.lcms.org/graphics/assets/media/LCMS/wa_elca-lcms.pdf
I would read through their section on the differences between the Lutherans at
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=2541
I would also suggest that a good book to read on this matter is 'What's Going on Among the Lutherans?'
http://www.amazon.com/Whats-Going-Among-Lutherans-Comparison/dp/0810004275/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-4126701-1300835?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174417058&sr=8-1
I have found it useful understanding not only the differences between one Lutheran church body and another, but the differences between Reformed, Roman Catholic and the Lutherans. It is a good read.
2007-03-20 07:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out www.lcms.org for the missouri synod statement of faith and www.elca.org for theirs. Comparing the two will give you the best overview of the similarities and differences.
2007-03-20 03:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋