The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has expressed "deep and abiding sorrow" for the persecution of Anabaptists nearly five centuries ago in Europe. The ELCA’s church council, which issued the apology at its biennial meeting Nov. 11–13, hopes it will soothe relations between the ELCA and present-day Anabaptists, including the Mennonite Church USA. "The council acted because past statements…
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