What are your views on baptism? is there an appropriate age?

Answer 1

when a child shows they have moral responibility....when they know what is right and wrong. and can except the fact that they have done wrong and stive to do better ... so it could vary greatly but on average I'd say 12...

Answer 2

Baptism literally means washing. Converts to Judaism would ceremonially wash themselves before converting. It carried over into Christianity. When someone converted to Christianity they were washed clean. They were baptized. It is a ceremonial gesture that symbolizes what has already happened in a persons heart. The physical act of going into the water or being sprinkled is of only ceremonial value and has nothing to do with salvation. A person can experience salvation without ever being baptized. However baptism is required in some denominations as part of the membership procedure. There is nothing wrong or un-Biblical about baptism, it has no saving qualities.

Answer 3

I don't have a problem with infant baptism but I do have a problem with the fact that most Catholic dioceses still won't raise the age of confirmation above 11 or 12. I think confirmation should be a serious choice by the person receiving it as to whether or not the person is willing to fulfill the requirements of the religion. Those ages are way too young and most are confirmed because they are expected to and because families tend to have huge parties. I think the Church worries that if the individual had to make a serious choice, many wouldn't be confirmed. That shouldn't be the criteria.

Answer 4

Baptism is meant as a public display of accepting Christ and that you've entered into His family. It's not an essential part of Salvation though. The age depends on how old the person was when they got saved. Baptism comes after being saved.

Answer 5

I believe baptism symbolizes the washing away of sins and fornicaton.

There is no appropriate age because you can get baptisted whenever you finally believe that Jesus was born from a virgin, died on the cross for your sins and mine, rose again on the third day, and is still alive today sitting on the right hand of the Father making intercession on our because.

But many people think that an appropriate age is 7 and up.

i was baptisted when i was 7 and in the four grade

Answer 6

Baptism should be voluntary by anyone old enough to understand that they are a sinner in need of forgivenss. Baptism should be preceded by repentance. It is necessary for salvation. There are too many scriptures to include right here, so if someone would like a Bible study on the subject, write me at [e-mail].

Answer 7

I hold the same views on baptism as held by the Catholic Church.

If a child's parents are both Christian, or they both enter the Church, it is their responsibility to have their children baptized. It would be a sin for them not to as it is a dereliction of their moral obligation to raise their children properly through education and providing well-being for both their bodies and their souls.

A Catholic who marries in the Church is bound additionally by Can. 867 ß1 to have the child baptized within the first few weeks.

An adult who wishes to be baptized should be first instruced in the faith (as per Acts ch. 2) before baptism. It requires sorrow for one's sins and at least the seed of faith.

If there is a danger of death, baptism can be administered on the faith of the individual asking, or asking on behalf of an individual that is incapacitated. If the individual doesn't die, it is the responsibility of the minister of baptism to see to it that the seed of faith is nurtured and the individual enters into instruction and the practice of the Christian life.

Answer 8

Class will probably be very uncomfortable for you if you decide to speak out about your beliefs. You could well get in trouble for being a disruption. It's probably best just to go with the flow. Consider what you might say if you did truly believe--read a couple apologetics books if you need inspiration. You could say the tradition gives you comfort, or you feel something inexplicable when you go to church and believe it to be the spirit of God. Or, you could tell the truth. In which case you'll likely get a low grade and might be given detention and scolded for being a disruption. But you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you've stuck to your principles. It really depends on what you consider more important--avoiding conflict and maintaining your grades, or telling the truth.

Answer 9

John 3:23;Romans 6:4; Col 2:12; By immersion. Age? when you are old enough to realize and to comprehend, sin and your need for forgiveness. Usually about 12 or so.

Answer 10

I think baptism is just as sick as circumcision. That is, I think it's sick to inflict it upon a child who doesn't know they have a choice. Instead, that choice is stripped away from them because of the beliefs of their parents. I say you should let them decide when they are old enough and are better informed. I mean, wasn't Jesus supposedly in his early 30s when he was baptised? If it's good enough for him, isn't that good enough for you?

Answer 11

The Bible says " Repent and be baptised everyone of you for the remission of your sins." So it is necessary. As far as age, my little girl is 7 and she was Baptised a couple a months ago. I think when they understand why, then they are ready. All kids are different.