Regardless of my beliefs now, I was raised Lutheran. My son however was given a Baptist ceremony by his father (without discussing it with me first). I've heard it's pretty different, but I don't know anything about Baptists...how is being Baptist different from being Catholic, Lutheran or any other denomination?
2007-03-17 18:53:25 · 15 answers · asked by KJ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
BTW, his father converted when he married a Baptist.
2007-03-17 18:54:17 · update #1
So there're not only a million different denominations, but we have to subdivide those too? Good grief...
2007-03-17 19:00:04 · update #2
If your son was baptized without your approval, then it may be of small comfort, but the rite has no power over God. I'm pretty sure the Catholic church will accept a Baptist baptism, but the reverse is not true since Catholics baptize infants and do not wait for an age of reason. Yes, you missed out on making the ceremony a Catholic one, but it's not supposed to be about you anyway.
2007-03-20 09:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by ccrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure which Baptist ceremony you are talking about, but here are two differences between most Lutheran synods and Baptist conferences.
In the Lutheran Synods (what Lutherans call their denominations) you baptize an infant. After a child goes through doctrine classes, they get confirmed and then are eligible to take communion.
In the Baptist Conferences (what they call their denominations), an infant is dedicated to the Lord by the parents (similar to presenting Jesus to the temple). After a person makes a decision to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior, the believer can then be baptized by immersion. In the Baptist faith, baptism is for a believer as a statement of their faith.
2007-03-18 02:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also was raised a Lutheran but I came to Christ at a Baptist church. From what I saw, there are few differences. Baptists believe that Christ is the Son of God just as you do. The primary differences would be with the strong devotion to the Pope, Mary and various saints. To the Baptist, it is all about Jesus and what he did for mankind. They base many of their teachings on the writings of Paul. The only ceremony I can think of that your ex would have done with your son would be to have him baptized by being submerged in water. It has the same significance of the Catholic baptism by sprinking water over the baby's head. It is the washing sin away concept. Baptists use this method because the Bible states that Christ was baptized in this fashion and because the Bible states that unless you be baptized and born again you shall never see the kingdom of God. Even so, to my knowledge there is nowhere in the Bible that states the rest of us are to do the same thing in like manner.(including the sprinkling of water)
2007-03-18 02:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that alot of Baptists believe that once they are saved they are always saved, although some don't. The requirements to be saved is to accept Jesus Christ into your heart as your personal savior. Everything is pretty much based on scripture, and they believe baptism(not as a sacrament and not neccessary to get into heaven) is a spiritual rebirth and washing away of sins. Southern Baptists are much more hard core about certain beliefs and scripture.
*As for the person that said that Catholics worship Mary...get your facts straight hon! Catholics worship God. We honor Mary, but there is no worshipping her. The biggest misconception among Protestants!!!
2007-03-18 02:08:41 · answer #4 · answered by Abby's momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old "hard-shelled " Southern Baptists are fundamentalist christians. Look at Jerry Fallwell. A classic Southern Baptist. And a lunatic.
2007-03-18 01:57:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
THe reason there are different denominations is because over the years, different groups have differed on the way that they interpret what the Bible says and some groups decided that other things or people had just as much authority as the Bible.
Baptist believe that THE authority is the Bible (and not people or other books).
to know their exact beliefs you can check: http://www.sbc.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp
2007-03-18 02:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by pumped up! whoo hoo! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's link:
http://www.mainstreambaptists.org/mbn1/baptist_beliefs.htm
It seems like they hold the same basic beliefs as most Christians.... One main issue I see between Christians and Catholics is your relationship with God. As a Christian, I have built a personal relationship with God, I talk to Him, cry to Him, laugh with Him...I go directly to Him with WHATEVER.... I believe the Catholic church uses an indirect approach....like when they pray to Mary or different saints, go to their priest for confession, etc.
2007-03-18 02:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jennybobenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Confused. Do you know how many different kinds of Baptists there are and the differences in their doctrines?
2007-03-18 01:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by Augustine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christian Baptists.
We hold the Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, as our Final Authority.
We accept No humanly devised confession or creed as binding.
2007-03-18 02:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by RR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a baptist simply means your of the christian faith and believe in infant baptism as to where they believe that you are saved if you do so.
To read more on baptism go to www.baptist-church.com
Thanks for your time.
2007-03-18 02:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Phlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋