Why do so many heretical denominations use sprinkling for baptism? You guys are scared of water?
345435
I use water in my cauldron.  I'm not afraid of it.  Oh, but that's not exactly a baptism.
1155356
YES,  I would like to say welcome into the family.  I have been water baptized years ago, but I have been speaking in my heavenly language for a few years now.  It is the one true way you can talk to God and no one else knows what you are saying but Him.  It is your inter most thoughts and feelings about your wants, needs and desires.  Make it a point to do so everyday to stay connected to Him in a special way.
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Yes, the water should be poured on the head.  From the Catholic Encyclopedia:\nBaptism\nVI. Matter and Form of the Sacrament\n   (1) Matter\n      (b) Proximate matter:\nBy the present authorized ritual of the Latin Church, baptism must be performed by a laving of the head of the candidate. Moralists, however, state that in case of necessity, the baptism would probably be valid if the water were applied to any other principal part of the body, as the breast or shoulder. In this case, however, conditional baptism would have to be administered if the person survived (St. Alph., no. 107). In like manner they consider as probably valid the baptism of an infant in its mother's womb, provided the water, by means of an instrument, would actually flow upon the child. Such baptism is, however, later to be repeated conditionally, if the child survives its birth (Lehmkuhl, n. 61). It is to be noted that it is not sufficient for the water to merely touch the candidate; it must also flow, otherwise there would seem to be no real ablution. At best, such a baptism would be considered doubtful. If the water touches only the hair, the sacrament has probably been validly conferred, though in practice the safer course must be followed.
814982
Are you kidding?  The bible hit the nail on the head...it says the heart is desperately wicked, who can know it.  Without Jesus Christ, that is me to a "t".  Only Jesus can purify me and I ask Him to do it over and over and over again.
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Because they are dumb and don't understand why Jesus told us to baptise:\n\n1Pe 3:21  Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
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Pentecostal worship runs the gambit from conservative and quiet to lunacy - as in the Brownsville Assembly of God's "revival" where people clucked like chickens and barked like dogs while having "holy seizures" and uncontrollable laughter.\n\nPeople are attracted to it because it isn't dull and cold and boring like traditional liturgy has become in so many churches. It's FUN to clap and dance and laugh and stuff. People in our Ex-Charismatic support group have described Pentecostal worship as RELIGIOUS ADDICTION.\n\nBut the baggage that comes with it is every bit as damaging as any false religion. When I was in it, I remember being taught that in order to qualify for Holy Spirit baptism, you had to get rid of all the sin in your life and be a perfectly clean person, inside and out, because "the Spirit won't fill an unclean vessel."\n\nBut that begs the question, what do I need Spirit baptism for, if it's possible for me to acheive such a state of holiness WITHOUT it? Just in order to get it?\n\nThat is exactly the OPPOSITE of the Christian gospel, which tells us that we CANNOT ever measure up or be holy enough on our own to "earn" God's favor or acceptance. Pentecostal legalism - even in the more modern churches - remains a major issue. There are many other theological issues in Pentecostalism that defy the grace and sovereignty of the God they claim to love - issues which, if accepted without examination, threaten to turn the Christian gospel inside out. Beware!
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No, Midge.  Salt has always been seen as a "purifying" agent.  Salt is first made holy by blessing (called the "Exorcism of Salt") first....then it is added to the water with the invocation "In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost."\n\nI've made gallons of Holy water...and nowhere in the rubrics is/are Jesus "tears" mentioned.\n\nGood guess though.  Don't teach it to the kids at catechism, though....it's not exactly true!!  ;-)
873392
baptism is a sacrament of Christianity, along with communion.  Might you mean being Baptist??
1098037
Baptism, is a step in the right direction but not the end result of your efforts. If you die while being baptized you still have no hope of getting to heaven if your heart is evil. Likewise if you die with a pure heart right before you get baptized, God saw the intent of the heart, and you would be saved. He doesn't do the doctrinal nit-picking people do.
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Its the blood of christ that washes our sins away.  It says in the Bible wickedness will not enter heaven. God Bless!!
945034
Being baptized won't saved you. Baptism is just an act of obidience. There's more to it to be save. First, someone have to understand the nature of their sin . Then repent, and put their trust in Jesus.
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Technically, we are asking the saints to intercede with God on our behalf, not praying to them. You are correct, though, most people don't get it and that is a problem. Most people go to church out of habit and just do things without thinking about them--not a good practice at all! There is a fine line between worshiping Saints and asking for intercession!
885384
Baptism by sprinkling is as valid as baptism by immersion. Archaelogists have uncovered early Christian baptism areas that would have been far too small to practice baptism by immersion - meaning that early Christians also practiced baptism by sprinkling.
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because without it they wouldn't be alive. It is necessary for plants and animals to live. There wouldn't be rain, and oceans, and lakes without it. There are thousands of reasons for why people worship water, because it's WATER!
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This is in the Catholic Religion??? I have NEVER heard of this one!\n\nWOW ya learn something new everyday!!!!\n\n\nCatholic baptism and salvation\nIn Catholic teaching, baptism plays an essential role in salvation. This teaching dates back to the teachings and practices of first century Christians, and the connection between salvation and baptism was not, on the whole, an item of major dispute until Martin Luther's teachings regarding grace. The Church teaches that "baptism is necessary for salvation" (Catechism, 1257) and entry into heaven; and therefore, a person who knowledgeably, willfully and unrepentedy rejects baptism has no hope of salvation. Three forms of baptism are acknowledged by the Church. Baptism by water refers to the traditional baptism where the individual is immersed or infused with water in the name of the Trinity.\n\nThe Church also recognizes two other forms of baptism: "baptism of blood" and "baptism of desire." Baptism of blood refers to unbaptized individuals who are martyred for the Faith, while baptism of desire refers to catechumens who die before they can be baptized. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes these two forms:\n\nThe Church has always held the firm conviction that those who suffer death for the sake of the faith without having received Baptism are baptized by their death for and with Christ. This Baptism of blood, like the desire for Baptism, brings about the fruits of Baptism without being a sacrament. (1258)\n\nFor catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament. (1259)\n\nAs for unbaptized infants, the Church is unsure of their fate; "the Church can only entrust them to the mercy of God" (Catechism, 1261).
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This is a tradition of man and not Biblical based as the only ones who are candidates for baptism are born again believers. The act of Baptism cant save any one or wash away original sin as some claim as only the blood of Christ can do both.The water birth mentioned in John Ch. 3 is in fact our physical birth and not baptism.
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Gays don't recruit. Why don't yo focus on recruiting for God and worry less about what others are doing? We were called to catch the fish. It's God's job to clean them!