To maybe add some clarity . . . I think.

The argument for significance by those other than NDN is there is no real spiritual significance toward salvation. There are no Biblical writings or teachings that support the sprinkling, or washing an infants head as a path to salvation. Again, the key word here is spiritual or even Heavenly. There is no instruction toward this type of ceremony or even mention of it in Scripture and definitely the baby is not sealed unto salvation (as that would eliminate a personal choice to follow Jesus with an understanding of redemption by the death and resurrection of an unblemished Lamb of God.

The significance that Indian65 seems (to me) to be putting forth is that it is important to the parents (to which I agree). I've been in many services where an infant is "dedicated" to the Lord, where they are prayed over, some anointed with oil, and all this at a very young age where there is no ability of the infant to even remember the ceremony. But in all situations this was symbolic to the parents and all who were emotionally and spiritually involved with the infant. Does this make that baby "saved"? No, not in my opinion or understanding of scripture.

Here are some thoughts IN65. Pretty sure both of our churches are in sync on this one.

https://www.livinglutheran.org/2017/01/why-infant-baptism/

And here

My wife grew up catholic, she is absolutely convinced they are not Christian’s.

That said,I agree with what was said earlier, if you believe Jesus Christ died for our sins and that one day he is coming back then you are a Christian and will be saved.

YIKES!!!... glad I never had kids, I don’t care who ya are if ya treated my baby like this the whooping would change the way ya walked... just saying... lol

Mr. P921,
I am/was not mad last night that anyone gave an opinion.
I was frustrated because a couple forum brothers would not acknowledge and accept the opinions of others, including mine.

It's all good.

Again forum brothers of all faiths or non-faiths, I appreciate you all.

I truly appreciate your contributions.

The purpose of the topic was not really about baptizing, but about Catholics as Christians.
I am, we are, Catholics are Christians even though a segment of people have the "opinion" they aren't, or their "wives" do, and it's all good.

When each of our times of death come, we will know what was and wasn't! Blessings to the members of the TFForum!

Addendum: Keep the opinions coming if you have them...I'm sure you do! IN65/joe

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It's really that simple. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

And...

"Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also."

There's also John 3:16 for a cliff notes version of what being a Christian is.

yep and I hope Jesus comes sooner than later. Yep fun times coming when he comes back for us