Using Logos in Wikipedia Articles without pemission

Dear Friends:

I'm in a -- discussion -- on Wikipedia about the use of the logo of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod without their permission.

The LCMS has posted this statement on their website:

"The logo is the exclusive property of The Lutheran Church-Missouri
Synod and may not be used without its express consent."

My conversation partners argue that it is fair use because Wikipedia engages in non-profit educational activities, that a low resolution version is not substantial and that the image itself is only one of many on the page and that, because it is given away on their website for free, there's not effect on market.

I'm arguing that it certainly is not fair use and the wishes of the copyright holder ought to be respected.

For those interested, the discussion is at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Lutheran_Church_-_Missouri_Synod#Aspec ts_of_Logo_Use (I'm CTSWyneken on Wikipedia)

And

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Logos#Use_of_logos_when_and_ organization_forbids

see also Wikipedia's logo policy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:LOGOS

Bob

Rev. Robert E. Smith
Electronic Resources Librarian
Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, Indiana
"Translatio traditio est."

• attr. St. Jerome