I have been debating this over with myself for quit some time, but im only 14 weeks so i still got alot of time to make my decision i just want to no what you guys think on the subject. i want to get it done for my baby because i am a christian, but what if my baby does not believe in got when he/she gets older? i will feel bad for commiting them to a religion so to speak.
2007-03-18 08:03:49 · 11 answers · asked by [[I am the mess you chose]] 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It really makes no difference to the kid at all. It's just the preacher's method of trying to form a tighter grip on your life and money.
2007-03-18 08:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't think it's wrong structure is good in a childs life wheather they agree with you're choices down the road or not if you are christian you will love and accept the childs decisions in life and most likely they will go the right way in life ''just my opinion'' as I just got home from church!!
2007-03-18 08:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by tasha l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just had our son last week.
Being Free of Evangelic, we see it as a step someone makes on their own. The bible states that children will always make it into heaven. Weather that is "under 18" or not... we don't know.
We are, however, chosing to bless our child.
I don't think it is wrong if you want to do it, but you have the right idea about not wanting to force anything upon your child.
2007-03-18 08:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion it really doesn't matter if you have them baptized when they are babies or not. It's a decision they must make when they are old enough to understand.
You could have a comminment ceremony for you, you're child and you're family saying that you will do your job to teach the child the ways of God.
2007-03-18 10:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by crazydenae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child will be able to make his/her own decision when they get older. As Christians we are in essence presenting him to God when we have them Baptized. We are saying We want his Guidance in the upbringing of the Child. I had all 3 of my children Baptized at an early age and when they were older they chose on their own to accept Christ.
2007-03-18 08:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I got my little girl christened when she was a baby, basically dedicating her back to God, but I will let her decide when she gets older if she wants to be baptized or not. Just ask your pastor to have her christened..not baptized! Oh, and don't forget the camera!!!!
2007-03-18 12:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by marinewife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are a christian . you should no that in the bible it never says that a child should get baptized . if you have him get baptized he wouldnt know what he did later on .. let him make the choice . all you can do is pray that he will chose one day to get baptized . and when he does god will work through him .
2007-03-18 08:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the child decide for themselves later in life. Then it will actually mean something rather than it just being put upon them when they were unable to comprehend what was happening.
2007-03-18 08:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by resolution 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a southern baptist and while we dont actually baptize the babies,we do have a dedication ceromony,pretty much promising God that we will raise them in his presence(sp?)
2007-03-18 08:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is pretty early to get your get baptised. How about getting them christianed first that way they can either decide to get baptised or you can decide for them later. Plus you have to wait years to get them baptised anyway, and you get get them christianed right away.
2007-03-19 17:49:47 · answer #10 · answered by crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋