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Beyond indifference, some conservative Lutherans are in principle outright against the traditional doctrine of Apostolic Succession, e. g., Confessional Lutheranism ( see also subsection Confessional Lutheranism herein below ).

Other conservative Lutherans, however, may favor High Church Lutheranism which remains generally favorable to the traditional doctrine of Apostolic Succession ( see above ).