I dont want to switch religions or anything i just would like to be baptized again....can you do this? and how do you go about it?
2006-11-18 13:49:54 · 11 answers · asked by christine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thanks, and if it helps im Catholic and 13... =]
2006-11-18 14:10:35 · update #1
No. You can not do that. The church says that there is only ONE baptism for the remission of sins. It is in the The Nicene Creed of 381AD. This is a basic Creed of the whole church.
Read about it here:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11049a.htm
Now I know this is a site for the RC church, but it is a good site that also shows some things that the whole of the Christian Church believes.
2006-11-18 14:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Real baptism comes from the heart, so yes, if you want to be baptized as an expression of your faith, you may do so. What happened to you as an infant was NOT an expression of your faith, it was a declaration of your parents' faith. There is nothing wrong with that per se, but seeking adult baptism is special: you are expressing some ownership, some personal responsibility, in your own spiritual life.
Seek out your pastor or priest on this issue, if you attend any formalized religious body. They should be able to help you.
2006-11-18 14:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your staying in the same religion that you were baptized in , then chances are you can not be baptized again. In our church the belief is that we only need to be baptized one time. You need to accept the wonderful fact that you are baptized. It should give you peace and contentment, just knowing that. Go and ask your clergy, if they can do it again. It is not necessary. Be content.
2006-11-18 13:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was Baptized as a baby as well. In the Bible people were always baptized as adults not babys. So it is a very biblical thing to do.
2006-11-18 13:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by River 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism is supposed to be AFTER salvation. People baptize babies because they are dedicating them to the Lord and agreeing to raise them according to God's standards. If you have been saved as an adult (obviously you were not as a baby) then it's o.k..for you to be rebaptized. Most pastors will do it if you ask them too and not expect you to be a member of that church.
2006-11-18 14:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dealing with idolatry in looking for an experience with the water rather than the promise the water points to which is forgiveness in the blood of Christ. The water is only a sign why go back to the sign looking for help in something that can't help you?
2006-11-18 14:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by beek 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is one reason that Catholics bless themselves with Holy water as they enter a church, to remind them of their baptism
2006-11-18 14:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Explain to your minister why you feel the need, and he will tell you how to go about doing it.
2006-11-18 13:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One must take in "accurate knowledge" of God. Accept his regulations and principles set out in his inspired word "the bible".
2006-11-18 15:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by sugarpie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Just go do it. Most nondenominational churches will do it if you ask.
2006-11-18 13:53:10 · answer #10 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋