If you're a church-going Lutheran parent, you've played this scene: You're at worship. The ushers are guiding people forward to receive communion, and your 4-year-old decides it's time for a theological discussion: "Can I go up too?" "Yes, honey, when mommy goes up. Pastor will give you a blessing. Remember?" "Can I have communion too?" "No, you're not ready yet." "Why not? Why can't I?" "Because you're too little."
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