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Dr. Schulz did not accuse Rev. Benke. He ruled on charges brought by others.
My mistake so Dr, Schulz served more as the prosecutor for the Synod. Or whatever is the proper term.

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Dr. Schulz did find Rev. Benke guilty of unionism as well as syncretism since there were prayers by Methodists, Reform, Episcopalians, Orthodox, and Roman Catholics. This charge was upheld because a false impression of unity of doctrine with false teachers was given by his prayer.

Unionism? Am I understanding this correctly are you saying that Lutheran pastors are forbidden from praying with Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Episcopalians, etc. Lest they give the impression that the Lutherans hold to the same doctrines that the Baptists, Presbyterians, Methodists, Episcopalians, ect. espouse? I must be mistaken it seems to me that you are suggesting that Lutherans are implying that they are the only true church. And to pray or do anything with any other denomination is wrong. I hope that I am mistaking what you are saying here. I would ask for more clarification at this point.

Peter

If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don't like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself. Augustine of Hippo