Im catholic,I want to baptize my daughter also, as a catholic. However, her father is blk and I think he may be baptist, I dont know, not sure because HE DOESNT GO TO CHURCH.. So I dont see why its such an issue for him! He says " how many black people you know are catholic?" Like that matters!!! Anyway, she's only 5 months, and ive been taking her to church with me. I just wonder if I should go ahead and baptize her without him knowing, or bring it up and tell him im goint to baptize her regardless? I dont know, this is important to me, like i said b4 why does he care it would be one thing if he went to church himself but he dont. So, since im the one taking her, and im catholic, she should be as well. Him and I arent married or anything, and our relationship is okay, but not the best, so I cant say we will end up married or anything. I dont know, what do you guys think? Any advice?
2007-10-08 01:29:45 · 14 answers · asked by I DONT CARE 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your daughter should choose her own religion. You cannot force a child into a religion, especially a Christian one. What you can do is teach her about Jesus, and instill morals in her, so that when she does grow older, she will WANT to be baptized, and know why baptism is important. Christ himself was thirty years old when he got baptized.
2007-10-08 01:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can baptize her Catholic and raise her that way if you want. -Or you can take her to both churches. When she's older, she can choose for herself.
Why does her father say "how many black people you know are catholic?" I don't know what your race is, but if your daughter is mixed race she can follow norms for both. It's not right for her father to be pushy in that respect...
Anyhow, you're the mother. If you're going to be consistently going to a Catholic church, then there's definitely nothing wrong with baptizing her Catholic and taking her with you.
2007-10-08 01:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by pinkshetland 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first off, why should ethnicity have anything to do with religion? As long as you raise you child in a Christian home with values and love for the Lord, then that should be what matters most.
P. S. I am Caucasian and am also a Baptist.
2007-10-08 01:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Sunny Girl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me....religion is a personal decision. I am a strong believer in letting the individual decide his/her fate. Let her grow up and choose for herself which religious affiliation she would like to take.
If that just isn't an option for you....this is an issue you need to come to an agreement on. It isn't something that is taken lightly. Do it appropriately.
2007-10-08 01:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to do nothing at the moment --due to your daughter's age-- and allow her to make this decision for herself when she is older.
There's no reason why you can't introduce her to both sets of beliefs, and when she feels she's ready to be baptized, then she can choose the church that's right for her.
2007-10-08 01:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you living with the guy?
I say to take her with you and then let HER decide when she is old enough to make that decision.
What does the father want her to be? Baptist?
Ultimately, it is your daughter who will make the decision.
Tell him if he wants to take her to a Baptist church with him sometime, that would be fine. If he is serious about his convictions, he'll take her.
I wish you the best.
2007-10-08 01:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she is baptised in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost....His name is Jesus, it doesn't matter WHAT church it happens in. It could happen in your kitchen sink!
And she doesn't even understand the baptism right now, so you'd really just be dedicating her to Christ not so much a baptism.
2007-10-08 01:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should chose what if any religion is right for her. We incouraged our children to attend other churches to see which one fit them. Just as people and their beliefs differ so do religions.
2007-10-08 01:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by Awdrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And of course you CAN'T wait til the child is old enough to decide this for herself???? Why must a child be forced into any particular religion???
2007-10-08 01:34:16 · answer #9 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How about letting her decide for herself? Don't take her to church until she asks.
2007-10-08 01:33:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. Maintenance 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋