LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters — Minutes St. Louis, Missouri — FEBRUARY 28, 1961, Page 3

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and to Synod's President, Dr. J. W. Pehnken.

Note: For the sake of the record a copy of this document is attached

as Exhibit "C".

While the discussion proceeded, various related matters were touched
upon, such as a report by Dr. Nitz on a recent conference of scientists
professing the Christian faith, and a meeting scheduled for Milwaukee by
a group of brethren who are concerned about the doctrinal position of The
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and who have called a "State of the

Church'"' meeting.
Adjournment was taken for noon luncheon.
AFTERNOON SESSION
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Chairman Meyer read a communication received from Dr. Fuerbringer,
President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis; the communi-
cation referred to Section 6, 83 of the Synodical Handbook ''Refusal to
Cooperate, Willful Neglect, Unbecoming Conduct, False Doctrine;'' also to
section 6. 91 of the Synodical Handbook defining the ‘Authority and Duties of

the Fresident of the Institution. "

A general discussion followed during which the difficulties that had
arisen between a student at the seminary and a Professor were discussed:
this was identified as a so-called ''Ctten Case'' and Vice-President Nitz
gave a lengthy explanation of some of the questions involved, stating that

this matter had reached the Board on Appeals.
Chairman Meyer read the answer which he had sent to Dr. Fuerbringer.

It was agreed that Section 6. 83. should be rewritten.