thinking about it I think you have a very good point there Eilonnwy, I imagine Kyuu would agree that initiation is a bad idea. I can see others have tried to say similar but, something clicked from your post lol. I mostly saw it as just part of the parent teaching about their religion before.
I think my views have changed on this, I would say that baptisim is a bad idea. Because it's not just a ritual or learning it's formal entry into the church and we wouldn't initiate a child into a political party before they are old enough to understand and choose for themselves. So, it sorta crosses the line from teaching to speaking on behalf the childs beleifs and saying 'THIS is what you beleif, start beleiving now'.
I think my views have changed on this, I would say that baptisim is a bad idea. Because it's not just a ritual or learning it's formal entry into the church and we wouldn't initiate a child into a political party before they are old enough to understand and choose for themselves. So, it sorta crosses the line from teaching to speaking on behalf the childs beleifs and saying 'THIS is what you beleif, start beleiving now'.
