Not Baptizing your kids = wrong ?

Question

If you live in a Christian country, and you choose not to baptize your kids, are you wrong ? Would people look at you different ?

Answer 1

My mom got my sister snatched from her arms in The Netherlands by my grandmother in 1961 to get baptized. My mom was still in her hospital bed, and this was done against her wishes. ( interestingly enough, that same grandmother who died in 98 requested no clergy be present at her funeral.)
I am the only member in my family that hasn't gone into the drink and proud of it. If they came to my house in this ( Christian by name only) country of ours, to take my kid to get baptized, I would send them to heaven early. History shows that Christians are not too far off from Muslims in the
torturous taking of life and liberty department.
Keep your black magic in church, I am not superstitious.

Answer 2

right here what i might desire to declare approximately this while you're baptized you may desire to comprehend the reason why you're being baptized if your son dont totally draw close the reasoning contained in the lower back of it there is not any choose for. whilst your baptized your exhibiting to the congregation that the historic self has died and the style new has resurrected. think of of Jesus's dying the historic kicked the bucket and the style new began that suggests the historic is wahed away and your placing out a sparkling life as a sparkling guy Baptisism are no longer waiting to stay away from ultimate believing Christ and accepting him as your Lord and private Savior can do this even although what it shows is that your exhibiting the church that think approximately switched over your tactics and are renewing your recommendations and setting up extra desirable christ like so if he's to youthful to attain this there is not any reason to. I even have 2 childrens 5 and 3 and that i've got been in church for extra or less 3 years now sturdy rededicated to the Lord on hearth for him and that i've got been baptized, yet till at last my childrens comprehend why they're being baptized thye wont be.

Answer 3

Considering the first century example of baptism indicates that baptizing children as infants is actually not in line with the intention for baptism. The people who were baptized in the Bible were baptized as informed individuals who made the choice themselves to dedicate themselves to "slave for Christ."

That Christian baptism required an understanding of God’s Word and an intelligent decision to present oneself to do the revealed will of God was evident when, at Pentecost, 33 C.E., the Jews and proselytes there assembled, who already had a knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures, heard Peter speak about Jesus the Messiah, with the result that 3,000 “embraced his word heartily” and “were baptized.” (Ac 2:41; 3:19–4:4; 10:34-38) Those in Samaria first believed Philip’s preaching of the good news, and then they were baptized. (Ac 8:12) The Ethiopian eunuch, a devout Jewish proselyte who, as such, also had knowledge of Jehovah and the Hebrew Scriptures, heard first the explanation of the fulfillment of these scriptures in Christ, accepted it, and then wanted to be baptized. (Ac 8:34-36) Peter explained to Cornelius that “the man that fears [God] and works righteousness is acceptable” (Ac 10:35) and that everyone putting faith in Jesus Christ gets forgiveness of sins through his name. (Ac 10:43; 11:18) All of this is in harmony with Jesus’ command to “make disciples . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” Those who accept the teaching and who become disciples properly get baptized.—Mt 28:19, 20; Ac 1:8.

The statement made by the apostle Paul to the Corinthians that children were “holy” by reason of a believing parent is no proof that infants were baptized; rather, it implies the opposite. Minor children too young to have the ability to make such a decision would come under a form of merit because of the believing parent, not because of any so-called sacramental baptism, imparting independent merit. If infants could properly be baptized, they would not need to have the merit of the believing parent extended to them.—1Co 7:14

With reference to whether you'd be looked at as "different" for not baptizing your child while living in a "Christian" nation, it's possible that some would think so. But the people surrounding the early Christian congregation thought they were pretty "different" too. Plus, even if a country is considered a "Christian nation" there are many other religions there too.

Answer 4

Ah, but are you Christian. Frankly, I say if you are not Christian, then don't baptize your kids, you do what your faith would have you do. As for living in a Christian country, again, are you Christian. I could be Jewish living in a Christian country, but that doesn't mean I'm going to baptize my kid. No one would blame you if you are of a different faith and do what you believe in. Hey, I'm Christian, but none of my Jewish friends look at me wierd because I never had a bat mitzfah.

Answer 5

Baptism is a requirement for salvation, there is no doubt about the following scripture and what it says.

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:" 1 Peter 3:21

There are other steps that must be followed prior to baptism that in most cases, a child cannot or is not ready to do.

We are born sinless, the kingdom of God is compared to that of a child. Once the child starts to learn right from wrong, he/she must Hear the word of God, Believe in the word, Repent of his/her sins, Confess the name of Christ and then be Baptized and live a faithful life. Until these "steps" are followed, one has no hope of salvation.

Answer 6

Actually, water baptism is mistaken, as a general rule. Water baptism by the parents is generally a Catholic ideal, not a Christian one. Water baptism is a symbolic action taken by the person being baptised, and by noone else. It represents the death of self and the rising again as a new creation. The action was a public declaration in a world dominated by Roman rule, where declaration of being a follower of Christ could get you killed. It was instituted by God, and was ordered, therefore, Christ himself submitted to the will of god by committing the act.

The water baptism performed by parents is more of a public dedication of the life of the child by the parent. It is not, however, what water baptism is actually all about. Water baptism by immersion (as was experienced by Christ) initially took place in the river. Water sprinkling was instituted in European catholic churches during a period of time in Europe when there was extreme drought, and water conservation was necessary. Indoor baptistries were unable to be filled. It just stuck around afterward, as a comfortable custom, like so many other customs.

I would say that you should feel confident and well assured that it is not wrong for you not to "baptize" your children, as it is supposed to be their choice to make, as a public profession of faith. And that matter of whether or not to believe is a decision that you are unable to make for them.

Hope this helps...

Answer 7

It's not wrong! Baptism is to be entered into with the fullness of the knowledge of the NEED to bury ones sin and take another step towards Christianity. A small child cannot begin to understand the concept of original sin, so it's up to the parents and Church leaders to teach the children about that necessity when they come of age and are capable of understanding and dealing with their sin.

Answer 8

Baptism is an outward expression of our faith to the Lord (though we are changed inside by salvation through Christ), one must acknowledge they are a sinner, and after having believed in what Christ did, after confessing their sin to Him and praying for redemption through Him---they should be baptized. But this should come AFTER they understand the gospel. A small child, will not fully grasp the meaning of salvation until they are a little older-- they can know what Jesus did for them and why-- but to fully grasp it, they must be saved before they should be baptized- in Acts Paul says "believe and be baptized"
So then the "belief" in Christ must come first. Knowledge that you have sinned against Him, and knowing that He is Lord and that He did die and rose again on the 3rd day.

Answer 9

Little children don't need to be baptized until they reach the age of accountability. They should still be asked and let to decide if they become baptized. It should never be forced.

Have a great day!:)

Answer 10

I think its important to examine what GOD thinks before you start worrying about society. If youre talking about baptizing infants, then that simply isnt Biblical. Infant baptism didnt even start until the 14th century.

Worry about doing what is right from a Biblical standpoint first, dont worry what the world thinks. The world is destined to perish.