What is right in Baptism?

@cook4t7 (202)
United States
July 6, 2007 11:33pm CST
With so many division on Baptism, The catholics believe in sprinkling and baptising infants, others believe in immersion. Some In the Name of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, others in the name of Jesus Christ, where do you fit and why?
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• Philippines
7 Jul 07
I'm a catholic and you are right to say that our baptismal practices include sprinkling infants. I guess by virtue of my religion, this is a practice that I am more used to. However, I don't think there is a "right" or "wrong" way of baptizing. Baptism is a rite to welcome people into their religion. For us it is a way of introducing people to God and to welcoming them into life with Jesus Christ. The actions involved in the actual rites are more symbolic so I believe that the meaning behind them is more important than the actions themselves.
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
What about what Jesus said in Mark 16:16 should we cast his word away?
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned. Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou, arise and be baptised, and wash a way thy sins, calling on the name of the LORD.
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
Regarding Mark 16:16, I read an article too that explained it further: http://www.carm.org/doctrine/Mark_16_16.htm. It cites that baptism (the rite) is not a requirement for salvation. If I remember correctly, Christ placed more importance in the renewal of one's soul, which is also a form of baptism. In as much as "baptism" is a word for a welcoming rite, it is also defined as "spiritual cleansing and rebirth". I think the latter definition is what is meant by Mark 16:16. When one is reborn into Christ, one accepts the gift of salvation by virtue of belief in His saving grace.
@ryanphil01 (4182)
• Philippines
7 Jul 07
Baptism is not the agency or means of Salvation. This means that Baptism has never saved anyone nor ever will it. Our Saving Grace only comes by receiving and believing The Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour, then and only then are we ready as a candidate for Baptism. Baptism is not offered in Scriptures as an option as to whether it is by sprinkling or immersion. At all times Baptism must be observed by immersion and not by dipping or sprinkling. This is demonstrated in Matthew 3:16, "And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:"
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Mark 16:16 says He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned. what should we do with this word cast it away or what?
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
What about Acts 22:16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the LORD.
@SEOGUY (906)
• United States
7 Jul 07
As for baptism, the bible is very clear, Even the word baptisim means emersion. And the bible says to baptise in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit (ghost) for the renission of sin.
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Just curious why there's no example of this procedure in the New Testament and why not? why do we take one verse in the scripture and forget all the rest? Could you show me a person that was baptised this way?
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
7 Jul 07
I think its a Load of Hog-wash. I am not baptised, and neither are my kids. If its got anything to do with Organised religion I want No Part of it. Religion is just a Money-grab.
@cook4t7 (202)
• United States
7 Jul 07
Why waste your time in this discussion area? just don't understand maybe you can enlighten me!
@eiencafe (155)
• Italy
9 Jul 07
Well Baptism is a rite to wash the child of the Original Sin commeted by his/her parents to concive him/her and here it is usually in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. We don't immerge babies in water but pour a cup of holy water on the head and the parents say something like "I accept God..." or "I don't accept Satan..." (don't know the real translation, sorry) in place of their child (because he can't at the time - Confirmation is when the kid says the same "promises" made by his/her parents doring Baptism but this time s/he thinks for him or herself, usually when you're 11 years old). It's not for salvation but to present the baby to God and to introduce him/her to the Religion. I don't know why Jesus was baptised because he wasn't born with the Original Sin and I don't know if our Baptism is written in the Bible (I'm not much religious even if I'm Catholic and Baptised) Nowadays every baby is baptised (I mean Catholic ones) even if the parents aren't too religious, don't ask me why but I think it became something to follow (for this reason I'm not to close with my religion).