Anonymous #2 7w

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t repent of sins that you have committed after baptism though. Forgiveness cant be applied proactively, you’re not forgiven for bad things you haven’t done.

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Anonymous #1 7w

okay as a non-christian i’m curious, what would be the issue with being baptized very young/in infancy? isn’t it abt clearing away sins from a past life or something to that effect?

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Anonymous #3 7w

I was baptised/raised Roman catholic but left it long ago. From what I remember, with a grain of salt, it’s to wash away “original sin” in the case of infants and induct them into the church. It’ll vary by denomination what the practices are, though. A lot don’t partake in infant baptism as the kid can’t exactly understand what’s going on.

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Anonymous #1 7w

hm interesting, ty for the explanation!

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Anonymous #3 7w

#1 is right, but in addition, Catholics believe that one isn’t a child of God until they are baptized. It’s a spiritual adoption too.

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