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Religion has always been a vital exercise in my life. Whether it was going to a private catholic school, or attending church every Friday and Saturday, religion consumed my family's everyday lives. My mother was the main reason for the huge presence of religion. She grew up with father who doubled as her pastor. This naturally influenced her beliefs, actions, and decisions. I chose to interview my mother simply because I was curious to see how having a pastor as a father molded her into the person she is today.
My grandfather is a Missouri Synod pastor. Missouri Synod is a branch of Lutheranism. “Lutheranism is one of the largest Protestant Christian denominations today, with 66 million Lutherans worldwide” (ReligionFacts). Lutheranisms is based off of a German monks teachings, Martin Luther. Luther’s main teachings emphasized following scripture, faith alone, and criticized indulgences. This sparked tension, but Luther also gained multiple followers. The Missouri Synod branch tends to be more conservative than the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. LCMS does not tolerate abortion, women pastors, non-members taking communion, or homesexualtiy. Most …show more content…

Many individuals state that it was their family that either pushed them away from religion, helped enrich their spirituality, or made them choose another faith. One way or another, family and traditions have a vast impact on people. Despite current social changes, “over half of young adult children are following in their parents footsteps, in that they are affiliated with the parents’ religious traditions” (Christianity today). Studies have shown that the overall quality of the relationship between parents and children affects the success or failure of transmission. Research has also revealed that “flexibility and tolerance play a big role in successful transmission of faith”(Christianity

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