So our priest denied our daughter's baptism...

[IronWing]

There was like tons more, but here is the part where he explains why.

Wow! The priest needs to go back and study Catholic doctrine. Sacraments are efficacious symbols and as such have the power to actualize the reality they represent. From a dogmatic point of view, baptizing your daughter should be a top priority for him.

 

[Sa7aN]

email him back saying faith has nothing to do with the building he preaches in

 

[PhineasJWhoopee]

There was like tons more, but here is the part where he explains why.

I would point this out to him.

Luke 18:15-17 People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it."

 

[Wyndru]

I bet if it was a boy baby, the priest would be willing to perform "baptism".

I always referred to it as christening, but I guess baptism works too because that is what the woman at the church registered it as before we got the ban stick.

I guess because the 7 sacraments don't have the word "christening" in it.

Baptism
Eucharist
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage
Holy Orders
Anointing of the Sick

 

[postmortemIA]

He did you a favor. Do your kid a favor and don't baptize it - what if your kid does not want to be baptized?

 

[PottedMeat]

tell him his club sucks anyway and there are better ones out there.

 

[Tristicus]

Give her a bath. Same thing.

 

[Ns1]

lol @ baptism

 

[uhohs]

Question, why is it important for your daughter to be baptized when you don't goto church as required? I mean if you aren't following one of the rules of this church, then why do you want to follow the others. Either you are practicing your religion or not, you can't have it both ways.

Catholicism is a religion of reliance and adherence to tradition and ritual. It is important for the OP because he was baptized when he was a child and his ancestors/family before him. It's just "what good Catholics do" without questioning why they want it done, what it truly signifies, and if it means anything when done in a half-hearted, non-committed manner. It's an outwardly act for show and not so much a spiritual life changing decision and milestone.

 

[Sa7aN]

though i tend to agree with ppl when they say religion is a crutch i respect whatever the hell other ppl belive in so look up the guy above him and write them a letter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_Catholic_dioceses_of_the_United_States

 

[DaTT]

I would point this out to him.

Luke 18:15-17 People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it."

LOL....send him that...and only that...whatever the fuck it means.

 

[lxskllr]

Sounds like you learned a valuable lesson. I learned it when I was about 8. Try a new religion. We can be brothers in apatheism :^D

 

[Jeff7]

Why would he punish your daughter over your behavior? I don't get it.

That's just what God would do - make someone else suffer because their predecessors or ancestors did something wrong.

 

[ahenkel]

in before YART goes 500+ posts.

 

[coolVariable]

The Catholic church is a moneymaking organization, not a religion.

This - let her grow up and make her own decision instead of brainwashing her mindless religious ...

 

[IronWing]

I would point this out to him.

Luke 18:15-17 People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it."

What's this NIV/NKJ touchy feely crap? The "Suffer little children" was the truest line in the whole new testament and they went and wrecked it.

 

[Platypus]

haha holy shit, wish I could say I was surprised.

I think he did you a favor.

 

[sandmanwake]

Quote:
Originally Posted by PhineasJWhoopee View Post
I would point this out to him.

Luke 18:15-17 People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it."

LOL....send him that...and only that...whatever the fuck it means.

And cc the pope. In any case your baby doesn't have anything to worry about even without a baptism since the pope got rid of Limbo a while back, so all babies go to Heaven automatically if they die, just like dogs.

http://www.ucg.org/commentary/abandons.htm

 

[Wyndru]

Catholicism is a religion of reliance and adherence to tradition and ritual. It is important for the OP because he was baptized when he was a child and his ancestors/family before him. It's just "what good Catholics do" without questioning why they want it done, what it truly signifies, and if it means anything when done in a half-hearted, non-committed manner. It's an outwardly act for show and not so much a spiritual life changing decision and milestone.

For some reason this post reminded me of her:

 

[IronWing]

And cc the pope. In any case your baby doesn't have anything to worry about even without a baptism since the pope got rid of Limbo a while back, so all babies go to Heaven automatically if they die, just like dogs.

Heaven is full of babies? Who'd want a heaven like that? Dogs, definitely in but babies? Yuck.

 

[dfuze]

If you want to guilt him into it, ask him what would happen if she died without the sacrament of baptism or if its fair to blame her for the sins of her father???

 

[lxskllr]

This is what happens to unbaptized babies...

 

[jiggahertz]

Did he actually say no? Seems like he wants to know the baby will be brought up in the religion. Perhaps you could speak to him in person and explain what you told us in the OP? I didn't know priests used email, does he have a .god domain?

 

[jiggahertz]

If you want to guilt him into it, ask him what would happen if she died without the sacrament of baptism or if its fair to blame her for the sins of her father???

Oh snap, yeah original sin and all that. I'm curious of his reply.

 

[PottedMeat]

This is what happens to unbaptized babies...

ugh i hated those things ( when i could see them )