Anyones kid not batised? Did I spell that right?

Question

Im just not overly religious and want to know peoples thoughts on that. I am and so is my fiance and I think our families will expect us to and I need something to tell them.

Oh yeah. Thats why it didnt look right. I forgot the P. Calm down Jim!!!!

Answer 1

I didn't baptise my son until he was 5. When my grandmother or Aunts asked me if I was ever going to, I politely replied, we are searching our options. They were either happy with that or I just informed them that my son's father and I didn't see eye to eye on religion and are looking into compromising. That was fair to all parties involved and there were no insults to anyone's belief.. I didn't tell them that his father was an atheist and didn't want our son baptised.

Answer 2

My children are not baptised. I was raised Catholic, but have since stopped going to church, and have married a non-catholic in a civil ceremony. So, I think for all intents and purposes, I've probably been excommunicated at this point. I don't especially believe in or agree with the principles of catholocism, so I refuse to have my children baptised in that faith just because it's the "right thing to do." It would be wrong and not make much sense for me to have my children baptised into a faith where I disagree with much of what is being taught.

I was taught to believe that when an unbaptised person (whether it's a child or an adult) dies, no matter how good a person they were, they will never get to heaven. They go to a very nice place which is peaceful and calm and wonderful, but they'll never see God. I don't know how true this is. I think all religions believe different things.

Answer 3

I guess everyone is entitled to do what they want with there children, I have 2 kids, my son is 3 and my lil girl is 10 months, I baptized them together this past March, I really wanted them baptized, I was baptized at 3 weeks old. I am not a very religious person myself and neither is there father, but I had a strong sense to have them baptized. I guess when my kids are older they can choose what religion they want to be and lead there own lives as they see fit. Right now they are Catholic like me.

Answer 4

I agree with what pretty much everyone else has said so far, that really it should be the child's decision once he is old enough to understand what it means etc. Also, don't forget that Baptism is sacred to people whose spiritual beliefs involve it...to engage in a sacrament you don't believe in because your family wants you to is not only pointless to you, but can be seen as insulting to people who hold a lot of meaning and deep significance to Baptism. I'd say explain that if he wants to be baptized later he can...there's no time limit on it if that's what he decides. I was Baptized at 25!

Answer 5

I was baptized as an infant in a Lutheran Church. My husband wasn't, as he was brought up Baptist. I am still Lutheran, and plan on baptizing my child after his birth. I believe that it is your duty to have the child baptized as an infant. I know most people do not believe this. But, what happens if you die and God says "wait a minute, you didn't take care of your responsibilities and baptize your child." Then, it's too late. This way, you baptize your child, and if he/she wants to be baptized later and turn Baptist or some other religion, they can do so. There is nothing wrong with that. I know a lot of people do not agree with this, but I have thought about it for a while, and it is the only logical explanation for me. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Me and my siblings were all baptised, but I didn't do it for my daughter. Like someone else said, what's the point, if you don't believe in it? I'm not religious at all, even though I am technically Catholic. I don't follow any religion, and I figured when my daughter grows up, she can decide what is right for her, if anything. I see no point in it, other than just to do it cuz everyone else does and it seems it's expected. But that doesn't make much sense.

Answer 7

My son has been baptized and Brisked( A Brisk is a Jewish ceremony where the infant son is circumcised by a Rabi by the age of 5 days. My son was 3 days old and I held him while this was done!) so he is very blessed! And he can choose if he wants to be come a Jew or a Christian. My husband is a Jew and I am Christian. We will raise our children in both religions.

Answer 8

If you are not very religious I don't see the point, I mean, why bother do the whole thing if you and your husband aren't commited to certain faith? Dont live up to your families expecs, this is your family and your responsibility on how you raise your baby. He will decide when he gets older what faith he likes, etc. I'm catholic and we get our children baptised when they are little, but this is my faith, you just have to go and be true to your principles and what you believe in. Do what you think it's right, not to make others happy.

Answer 9

I have 4 kids, 3 have been baptised, but my youngest (10 months) has not as of yet. My husband is Catholic and it is important to him. Unfortunately since it has been more than 2 years since our last child was baptised we are required to go through "the class" again. At this point I'm rebelling. WHAT HAS CHANGED? Is there something new I need to know? I have 4 kids I can't go to a class unless I take them with me.

But... it's your child, your choice...

Answer 10

My 3 month old son is not baptised. I feel like it will be his decision as he grows older. I wasn't baptised until I was 19. It was a decision I wanted for myself. I will install the morals of God and teach him his word. After that it will be up to him on what he wants as far as religion goes.

That's just my opinion. I don't think there is anything wrong with those who choose to baptise babies.