In Christ there is no left or right

A Cranach summit meeting took place in Seattle, as regular commenters tODD and Bror got together. They normally argue with each other, but here we see them celebrating their unity in faith with a Lutheran beverage. (tODD, is uncharacteristically on the right, and Bror is uncharacteristically on the left.)

tODD’s commentary:

Ah, the Internet! You see, I like to hang out on Cranach, a blog run by a conservative Lutheran and often commented on by conservative Lutherans, as well as people of other conservative stripes. But I tend to play the gadfly there, given that my political views are generally less conservative than my theological ones.

Bror here is a fellow commenter, one with whom I can occasionally butt heads. He’s a Lutheran pastor in the greater Salt Lake City area, and, well, we don’t share a ton in common. Except a conservative Lutheran faith and a love of beer.

So when he came to Portland to visit some friends, he actually contacted me, and we met for the first time in person at Bailey’s Taproom, to sample some of the Northwest’s many fine beers. It was very nice to meet him, and to realize that, ultimately, a common faith — especially one so centered on forgiveness and loving your brother — bridges over many cultural and political differences. A few pints of beer doesn’t hurt, either.

We need to have similar summit meetings around the country. Maybe someday we’ll have a massive convention. In the meantime, if you run into any fellow Cranachers, send word and if possible a photo.

HT for the title: my wife Jackie