You Might Be a Lutheran If…

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May 28, 2015 by Gene Veith

The invaluable Anthony Sacramone has put together a mashup of theological culture and Jeff Foxworthy, resulting in a list of 20 descriptors entitled “You Might be a Lutheran if. . . .” My favorite: “You think the pope is the antichrist but still a Christian.” After the jump, the first part of the list and a link to the rest.

My challenge: Add to them. (Bonus: Explain Mr. Sacramone’s more obscure references.)

My other challenge: Come up with something similar for other Christian traditions, preferably one you are a member of. (“You might be a Catholic if. . .”; “You might be a Baptist if. . . .”; “You might be a Calvinist if. . . .”; You might be Orthodox if. . . .”; “You might be a theological liberal if. . . .”; etc., etc.)

From Anthony Sacramone, You Might Be a Lutheran If… | Strange Herring:

1. You use the word “jackanapes” in casual conversation.

2. Someone holds the door for you and you accuse him of works righteousness.

3. You fall asleep in church but insist you were only remembering your baptism.

4. You ask if there’s a Communion wine that tastes more like beer.

5. You think the pope is the antichrist but still a Christian.

6. You have a T-shirt that reads “All Cretans are liars” (see #5).

7. You’re a staunch Republican even though you think Lincoln was guilty of unionism.

8. You keep calling Philipp Jakob Spener a pietist even though no one is saying otherwise.

9. You failed your driver’s test twice because you were convinced it did not rightly divide law and gospel.

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