They also claim it's a way to witness for Christ. It has been my experience that the general public views this behavior as a self - righteous act since people can pray silently without anyone knowing what's taking place. I go to a public high school and my government class is starting to debate the issue of whether or not prayer should be allowed in public schools and how it relates to a person's freedom of religion. I recently received an e-mail that states the president of Procter and Gamble appeared on a television show this summer and vowed allegiance to Satan. It's being used in many LCMS churches, yet it was developed by an ELCA pastor.
Some people object because they say they encourage idol worship.
My local LCMS parish sponsors a Boy Scout troop and lets it hold its meetings in the church hall. I vaguely recall that the Boy Scouts are considered to be a quasi-religious organization, and therefore not considered proper for LCMS involvement. Please explain divine call . I am dealing with a non-Christian at work, who says he can't be a Christian because we aren't allowed to defend ourselves.