Why do most confessional Lutheran churches, including WELS, reserve voting and congregational leadership responsibilities to men?

What does the Bible teach about dissent or protests against authorities if official policies and practices go against what the Bible teaches? Should we be good patriots, vote, go to war for our country, and always go along with all policies?

How does one turn all their requests, cares, and troubles over to God and not worry? Often I think I try to second-guess God and do not truly leave things with Him. I tell myself God understands, and wants me to continue trying, as in continual prayer, but this...

Are people of all ethnic backgrounds welcomed at WELS congregations? We are thinking of becoming members of a WELS church and our children currently attend the preschool. We can't help but notice that at this congregation, at least, just about all of the members are Caucasian. But I'm...

Does the Bible Talk about Cremation?

How does one know when prayer is being answered? I believe in Christ Jesus and I say my prayers, but I always seem up against it. If our Father blesses the unrighteous as well as the righteous, how does anyone discern any headway, or results in their dependence on God?

What is Luther's argument for Sola Scriptura? Where is it in the Bible? I have heard 2 Timothy 3:16 used, but it doesn't seem to exclude other sources.

How would you explain the reality of heaven to an atheist?

I am currently Catholic and am in a serious relationship with a WELS member. Someday, marriage is a possibility, but sharing the same religion as his wife is very important to my significant other. I am open to learning about the WELS, but am looking for some basic differences in...

Help me understand Jesus' statement, "When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes."