For those who may be interested, yesterday Rev Todd Wilken analyzed the interview I gave on the Orthodox radio program “Come Receive the Light.” You may access Wilken’s analysis at the KFUO website. Look for Tuesday, December 5. Rev. Wilken’s analysis begins halfway through “Hour 2”, and concludes in “Hour 3.”
On the whole, I appreciate the tenor of the segments. As often happens in these venues, there is speculation about what I may or may not say to certain issues or questions; and what the Orthodox may or may not teach. In some instances, the speculation hit the mark; in other instances, it did not.
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I listened to the Lutheran program. I wish I could have called in to clarify a few things!
The point about your title was particularly annoying. Yes, of course, the Orthodox don't recognize Lutheran ordination; but, Father Chris referring to you as "Father" was out of respect and charity for you (it would have been rather rude to constantly refer to you as "Mr. Fenton").
I certainly wouldn't have any problem referring to MISTER Wilken as "Reverend" or "Pastor" or even "Father" even though my Orthodox Bishop does not recognize the validity of his priesthood.
And even though you haven't received Orthodox holy orders (not yet anyway), the Orthodox shouldn't have any problem seeing you a "spiritual father" in a real sense to the folks who will form your new mission. And you will be fully, sacramentally, so when you are ordained. This ordination will truly confirm and fill up what was infirm and lacking in your Lutheran pastorate.
Also, the host and callers fail to see your point about Ansemian soteriology. We don't deny the concepts of ransom, atonement, God's wrath, etc. We are just nervous about Anselm's rather particular and novel theological speculations about these concepts (concepts that Protestantism has taken to an extreme).
Also, wouldn't it have been more fair for the Reverend Todd Wilken to offer you a live interview, rather than merely dissect a recording that can't respond?
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