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I'm a Lutheran, and we're coming up on the 500th anniversary of the reformation. I, in addition to the celebration of Luther's actions that this may bring, mourn the loss of unity of the church that resulted. Recently, things like the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification have been a good source of dialogue, and it is my understanding there are Lutherans and Catholics talking about how we might best recognize the history of the reformation together.

Moving forward, what are some positive ways you might hope or envision discussion going so that our two churches might work together better?

No worries! You're not infallible ;)

Do you foresee the RCC changing or modifying its stance on those Christians who aren't Roman Catholic? And, are there priests who are more open to that even though church teaching doesn't seem to be very open to it?

I'm, as a Lutheran, hopeful for better dialogue in the future, especially in light of the joint declaration on justification.