The Myth
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The Truth
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Martin Stephan was an orthodox Lutheran
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He was a Pietist who managed cell groups.
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Walther was an orthodox Lutheran
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Walther, a Pietist, joined Stephan’s cell groups. They
were all Pietists.
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Nothing was wrong with kidnapping children.
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Walther had to run from police warrants, and Mrs. Buenger
was imprisoned.
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No one knew Stephan was an adulterer.
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Stephan was under house arrest just before leaving for
America. Everyone knew.
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Stephan was a false teacher.
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All the clergy, including Walther, pledged their loyalty
and obedience to the bishop.
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Loeber and Walther were shocked to find out Stephan was an
adulterer.
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Stephan left his ailing wife and children in Dresden,
brought his mistress to America.
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Stephan left the Society in shambles.
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Robbing Stephan of his land, gold, library, and personal
effects bailed them out.
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Stephan had eczema and other mysterious symptoms.
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Stephan was a syphilitic, whose symptoms were treated in
Europe. The disease broke out anew in America. The latency period was over.
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The chalice belonged to the Society.
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The chalice was a personal gift to Stephan.
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The noble Walther rescued the Society with his brave,
Biblical, Lutheran approach.
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Walther took advantage of the situation which he helped
create, and benefited from the crisis.
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Concordia Historical Institute
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LCMS Myth Machine – even though they possess the actual documentation.
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