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Yes, I think scandal is the most appropriate term for the events surrounding the cancellation of the radio program and the subsequent scurrying of bureaucrats. Letters to the WSJ, an incensed blogosphere, flaccid public statements from officials, overtures by districts, silence by the leadership, and now a job posting for a new radio host on the LCMS website, which has now been removed. The intrigue surrounding the scandal may not be the stuff of a Ludlum novel, but I hope that this is all addressed in a cogent manner. The public actions taken demand an honest construction, which may be painful for some. The best construction is not always the easiest.
Personally, I nominate M.Z. Hemingway. Her blog Augsburg 1530 has the most up-to-date information and critical engagement on the issue. And she is a journalist with the skills to pull these connected strands together. If you haven’t visited the blog, then I would encourage it. I would also encourage continued pressure on the Synod for transparency and integrity, both key themes in these leadership books that are so treasured by the LCMS intelligentsia.
