Originally Posted by Baron1710
I must first say that this is not legal advice.
I kicked the question around the office and no one could come up with a legitimate reason for a parent to prevail in a lawsuit however that would not stop someone from filing a lawsuit and the church or the pastor having to pay to defend it.
It would be a advisable to receive WRITTEN parental consent prior to the baptism of a minor. Verbal consent becomes a battle of credibility. I would not reserve parental consent forms just for those whose parents are not involved in the church. From a legal standpoint that consent form helps cover your backside. It does not cover you if you hold the child under until they drown. Consent does not apply to negligent conduct.
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