Issues, Etc. Luther’s Small Catechism and a Return to Confessional Lutheranism – Peter Tonguette, 7/8/25 (1891)
Jul 8, 2025
Peter Tonguette, a contributing writer at the Washington Examiner and an editor at the American Conservative, delves into Luther's Small Catechism and its relevance today. He shares his personal journey of faith shaped by loss and how it intertwines with traditional Lutheran practices. The discussion highlights the importance of community engagement in promoting these teachings and the influence of heritage on spiritual identity. Insights into Lutheran theology and the sacramental view of Christianity add depth to the conversation, underscoring the ongoing relevance of confessional beliefs.
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Faith Sparked by Mother's Death
- Peter Tonguette shares how his mother's sudden death led him to find faith through pieces of religious heritage she left behind.
- He discovered the Holy Spirit was working in him, guiding his journey into faith despite not being raised religiously.
Journey Through Churches
- Peter described his early 20s exploration through Roman Catholicism to the Episcopal Church where he was baptized.
- He found the Episcopal Church lacking in sound doctrine and was disappointed by its liturgy.
Return to Confessional Lutheranism
- Peter found solace and faith at Zion Lutheran Church after years away from church following his mother's passing.
- Attending the church and receiving catechesis revealed to him the richness and substance missing from his previous church experiences.
