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'Children are not disciples therefore they are not Christians.' Discuss.
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"Children are not disciples therefore they are not Christians." Discuss. I disagree with this statement. In many events children show signs of discipleship. However, in many instances they behave the complete opposite as a disciple would .At Baptism children are brought into the family of God immediately identifying them with the church. Therefore in name and the in the presence of God they are Christians. It can be argued though that the baby isn't aware of his baptism and is not capable of understanding the sacrament, making his entry into the Catholic Church null and void. Children often show examples of discipleship in their playground. When a child helps another child who has fallen down it is very reminiscent of the Good Samaritan. Though it is very possible that another child pushed the child who fell down. Children can often very mean to others, disregarding the others feelings, doing what the...
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