1
: of or relating to religious doctrines (such as justification by faith alone) developed by Martin Luther or his followers
2
: of or relating to the Protestant churches adhering to Lutheran doctrines, liturgy, and polity
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Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Later in the week, Orange Lutheran suffered its first defeat to Mater Dei 12-6.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Here comes the Week 7 blitz … What was your reaction to Orange Lutheran nearly beating St. John Bosco in Week 6?
—Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
Festivities take place on the grounds and streets surrounding First Lutheran Church in the historic downtown area.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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In Trinity Lutheran, Espinoza, and Carson, the court has promoted the idea that the Free Exercise Clause takes precedent over the Establishment Clause.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Later in the week, Orange Lutheran suffered its first defeat to Mater Dei 12-6.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Here comes the Week 7 blitz … What was your reaction to Orange Lutheran nearly beating St. John Bosco in Week 6?
—Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 Oct. 2024
Festivities take place on the grounds and streets surrounding First Lutheran Church in the historic downtown area.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Lutheran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lutheran. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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