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"Baptising Babies is Pointless" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
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"Baptising Babies is Pointless" Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered more than one point of view. The reasons against infant baptism. In the early days of the Church only adults were baptised. Jesus himself was baptised as an adult. Jesus and his disciples taught the gospel to adults and asked them to celebrate a new life through baptism. Jesus taught adults about the word of the Lord, and only played with children. Some people think that baptism is a very important sacrament, which initiates people into the Kingdom of God, and if a person is to be baptised they should be well prepared, and have total commitment, understanding and know the responsibilities that they will take on by joining the Christian Community. Baptism by full immersion is recommended by some, as this represents the full commitment and symbolism of the sacrament. Some people who have...
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