Baptizing Minors... - Page 3

SDG · #21 03-30-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

It's possible to do both, Daniel.

Prayer and fasting can go a long way toward moving mountains. And a little bit of friendliness on the part of the Youth Pastor will probably take care of the rest.

Miss B ... I'm offering a likely scenario ... and I think it brings a valid question as how the Church would proceed if the answer is NO.

What if the answer is NO ... even after prayer and fasting.

MissBrattified · #22 03-30-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Miss B ... I'm offering a likely scenario ... and I think it brings a valid question as how the Church would proceed if the answer is NO.

What if the answer is NO ... even after prayer and fasting.

Then it would depend on the age and maturity of the child. A 10 year old, for instance, IMO is too young to make an autonomous decision. An 18 year old, however, is quite another story, even if legally still a minor. (But not a minor child.)

I believe God holds autonomous adults responsible for their decisions, not children. Although He certainly recognizes spiritual decisions on the part of children, I do not believe He will hold a decision "against them" if they choose to obey their parents in opposition to scriptural mandates.

freeatlast · #23 03-30-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by freeatlast

If the parents won't give permission for their minor child to be baptized, I would not go against their wishes.

Nor would I be at all concerned that God would not grant her eternal life because of this.

Strangely enough, in our country, if this same child wanted an abotion she could travel to a nieghboring state and obtain one WITHOUT any parental notification.

Awwww........ What a country!

missdkendall · #24 03-30-2008, 10:17 PM

I was 6 years old when I was baptized in Jesus' name!!!!! I received the Holy Ghost shortly following.

MissBrattified · #25 03-30-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by freeatlast

Strangely enough, in our country, if this same child wanted an abotion she could travel to a nieghboring state and obtain one WITHOUT any parental notification.

Awwww........ What a country!

That is a sad fact, isn't it? *sigh*

jaxfam6 · #26 03-30-2008, 10:23 PM

I still think something is wrong with the fact that the pastor did not give this person anything more than a vague reference to slips of paper and doing it right. Why is HE not involved in this? Why is HE not taking the lead and SHOWING or TEACHING this person what they should be doing in such a case? I personally have a problem with that. He is the pastor of the church for crying out loud, he should be taking the lead on this and talking with the family. That to me is a lack of care or concern and a lack of leadership.
Of course this is just all MY opinion.

SDG · #27 03-30-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Then it would depend on the age and maturity of the child. A 10 year old, for instance, IMO is too young to make an autonomous decision. An 18 year old, however, is quite another story, even if legally still a minor. (But not a minor child.)

I believe God holds autonomous adults responsible for their decisions, not children. Although He certainly recognizes spiritual decisions on the part of children, I do not believe He will hold a decision "against them" if they choose to obey their parents in opposition to scriptural mandates.

How would you approach the child if you did not get parental permission?

Do you tell the child their salvation is not jeopardy based on their parent's decision?

Do you think this child will need reassurance until age 18 that they are rapture ready despite not being baptized in Jesus name?

Hoovie · #28 03-30-2008, 10:34 PM

I just want to say I WOULD BE VERY ANGRY if my children were baptised without my knowledge regardless of the mode, method or denomination responsible!

MissBrattified · #29 03-30-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

How would you approach the child if you did not get parental permission?

Do you tell the child their salvation is not jeopardy based on their parent's decision?

Do you think this child will need reassurance until age 18 that they are rapture ready despite not being baptized in Jesus name?

Why are you asking ME questions? Didn't I ask YOU for sage advice?

SDG · #30 03-30-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

I just want to say I WOULD BE VERY ANGRY if my children were baptised without my knowledge regardless of the mode, method or denomination responsible!

Me too.

How does one justify this type of secret baptism?