1.   Clergy participate in the organization as private citizens, not in a religious capacity, it said.

2.   Clergy participate in the organization as private citizens, not in a religious capacity, they said.

3.   The American Jewish Committee poll also shows a majority of Jews want rabbis to conduct interfaith weddings, even if Christian clergy participate.

4.   The synod does not allow clergy to participate in joint worship services with nonconfessional Lutheran bodies, including Evangelical Lutherans, the largest Lutheran church body.