RE: Christians: how do you sleep at night?
February 22, 2015 at 3:51 pm
(This post was last modified: February 22, 2015 at 3:55 pm by Huggy Bear.)
(February 22, 2015 at 11:57 am)Norman Humann Wrote: Still doesn't answer my question. What sin has an infant committed?I did answer your question, The Bible does not state anywhere where babies are to be baptized, this IS relevant, seeing how our doctrine comes from the scripture.
Whether the scripture speaks about baptising infants is also irrelevant.
What sin have they committed? none, that isn't the problem though, eventually they will sin. Does a child have to be taught to lie? Once a child is able to fully understand right and wrong is when they are old enough to be baptized.
Quote:Matthew 18
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
(February 22, 2015 at 11:57 am)Norman Humann Wrote: They are being baptised. Half of all Christians are catholics, which means they were most likely baptised as infants.hate to break it to you, I'm not Catholic, and also Catholics have thier own convoluted version of the bible, in which they've added something like 7-14 (depending on version) extra books.
(February 22, 2015 at 11:57 am)Norman Humann Wrote: They aren't? What would you call them, then?When you ask someone what their "beliefs" are and they answer you, that exactly what it is, an answer.