# Q&A: Are Infants Guilty of Original Sin? What is Open Theism? More.

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Podcast: [Theology Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-q-a-3568785)
Published: 2026-02-18T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Are infants affected by original sin? What is open theism? Do Lutherans affirm or reject open theism? Do Lutherans need to believe in an old earth? Is hell an eternal punishment or annihilation? What do you need to believe to join a Lutheran Church? How do you respond when someone calls your church "strict"? What is the difference between false teaching and error? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Upcoming events: http://www.wolfmueller.co/events

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