Pastor Stephen Grant?

Stephen Grant is the pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on eastern Long Island. Grant is one of the more unique second-career clergy around, as he once worked for the CIA. Besides theology, his interests include archery, golf, writing, classic films, the beach, poker, baseball, and history. Grant also knows his wines, champagnes and brews. Oh yes, he generally dislikes politicians, and happens to be an expert marksman with a handgun and a rifle, while being pretty handy with a combat knife as well.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

From the Desk of Pastor Stephen Grant: Halloween or Reformation Day



For many people, October 31 means Halloween. Time to dress up in costume, and knock on doors for some candy.

But for many Christians, October 31 is Reformation Day. That is, the day that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany.

The following is from a Lutheran Witness article by Rev. Mark A Loest:

“By the time they are confirmed, Lutherans know that the public outcry that fueled the Reformation of the church started with Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses. They also know that Luther’s theses had to do with the selling of indulgences. However, today’s Lutherans do not always understand exactly what indulgences are and why Luther protested their sale…”

The full article can be read here. It offers an excellent summation of the topic.



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