Is there a way to get un-baptized?

Question

I had no choice in the matter when I was a baby... I'd like to get it UN-done, is that possible?

Answer 1

I was going to say take a towel and dry yourself off! - but from your comment after the question I realize you are serious.
You can write a letter, with witnesses, to the head office or diocesan office of the denomination you were baptized in, (in the case of Roman Catholic or Episcopalian churches) or the presbytery (in the case of Presbyterian church?) stating that you wish to announce your affiliation with that denomination, and you can also state whatever belief you wish to renounce. Basically baptism is meaningless without faith. What you really want to do is make known your lack of belief, if I understand you correctly.

Answer 2

SIN! According to most religions, baptism is the washing away of sin, making you fresh and pure. Some people have this done many times. This may also be the reason that being baptized is also referred to as being 'Born Again'. SIN! Just Do It! Fornication is a good one, maybe you should try it ;-)

Answer 3

No, I do not think you can be unbaptized, but it is not like "Oh my Gdo, I've been baptized. Now I HAVE to follow the faith in which I was baptized".

My guess is that you are no longer following the faith in which you were baptized, so your baptism is like an old Christmas present that is sitting in the back of your closet collecting dust.

If you were baptized a Catholic write a letter to your bishop or archbishop and formally renounce your "membership" in the catholic Church.

Answer 4

Sure, I don't think you will have any problems denying your baptism although it is an indelible mark on your soul. I mean you can't erase it but, you certainly can undo it's effect. As a matter of fact I think it's pretty safe to say you've already done that. Just remember as long as you live you can repent and turn back to him.

Answer 5

It all about your heart-not your action. If your heart wasn't in it - It meant nothing. To me its about a PERSONAL relationship with God . Not a bunch of legalistic rules created by man. He can be your best friend if you want to have a personal relationship with him and if you don't that's ok too. I used to feel the same way as you and theres nothing wrong with that. But I decided to read the Bible with an open mind and without all the LEGALISTIC Rules that had been placed in my head by Religious Controllers. Its really a beautiful book if you tune out everything that was shoved down your throat in the past and read it with YOUR heart and YOUR mind and no one else's.

Answer 6

No, sorry, there's no de-baptism pool you can go dip yourself in. Being baptized as a baby is more for the parents anyway... it is their way of saying they dedicate themselves to bring you up in their religion. An actual biblical baptism would have to be your own choice.

Why are you worried about this anyway?

Answer 7

If you're no longer interested in being Christian then why worry about it? You know that it was just water that someone made the sign of the cross at and spoke to, right? How exactly does that make it special when you don't believe that stuff?

I was baptised when I was a baby. I'm not happy about being born into religion but I don't see that having water poured over me has anything binding about it, it was just some religious nut getting my minor amount of hair wet. :)

Answer 8

I would like to hit a deepr issue, the true need for salvation. I would like to talk to you about the standard of God first then How and why we need his salvation not baptism but salvation. let me explain by asking you a few questioins.

Have you ever lied (even once--fibs, white lies, etc.)? if you have said yes to this question your guilty of breaking the ninth of the tenth commandments, and the Bible says "all liars will have there part in the lake of fire."
Ever stolen (anything--the value is irrelevant)? Jesus said, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery already with her in his heart." Have you ever looked with lust? How about this one, have you ever used Gods name in vain? This is called blasphemy, and the Bible says God will not hold them guiltless who have used His name in vain. Now that we have looked at Gods Law (ten Commandments), ask yourselv, if you died today and God judged you by this standard would you be innocent or guilty? The BIBle says you would be found guilty by this standard, and It warsn that the penalty for sin is Death and Hell. it wont matter whether be belive in it or Not, hell will still exist and it should greatly concern you that thats where your headed. I doubt you would play russian roullet with a loaded Gun, you care for your life and you have a conscience and you know right from wrong and the BIble says you will be without excuse. ut God has done something wonderful for you. He sent His Son to take our punishment: "God commended His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." He was bruised for our iniquities. Jesus then rose from the dead and defeated death.
Your own so-called “goodness” can’t get you into heaven any more than mine could. Jesus is the only way to Heaven. He is the "Door," the only "mediator." There is salvation in no other name, so pray something like this: "Dear God, I repent of all of my sins (confess them). This day I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me and grant me your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen."

Answer 9

You know it is wrong to want to get whatever you said and the answer is no you cant get "unbaptized" but if you dont follow the lords way then you are not a chistrian. You are not saved by the lord when you get baptized but only when you ask the lord into your heart

Answer 10

If you don't accept the vows made for you at your baptism when you reach the age of accountability then you are not saved. So while you can't un-do it, it isn't valid.