Initially, about 12 or 13 by a "non-denominational" (translation: holy roller) church that leaned heavily Pentacostal/Charismatic in deepest, darkest Appalachia.
About three years ago I converted to Orthodoxy (OCA) and was baptized and christmated into the Church. The best decision I've ever made. I think it really took this time.
Fifteen, but it wasn't genuine. At my grandmother's prodding. Later, I realized that I wasn't really a Christian then, and I should be baptized properly in faith. So I was, about the age of 30, not sure exactly.
I don't hold to infant baptism, nor the theology attached to it. Baptism is for believers.
This. You got to make that long walk to the front your own self. Embarrassing to face the preacher and congregation. But, i had been sprinkled as a baby and i could tell by my actions it didnt take.
Later when a cute gal was going to meet me behind church one night if i got saved.....
Well, suffice it to say i was on the Hallelujah trail.
Well, later on after I got older and married a while I came to the realization I really did need to be saved. Yeah, it was probly that or prison.
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Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
Probably about 4 or 5 days old. Pretty sure I was still shell shocked from getting circumcised after being born.
Thank you god for not letting me have that memory of getting my junk cut.......
Roman catholic... Not by choice But if I turn I burn according to them........ Its all about the Benjamin's and lazy fuggs exploiting others beliefs anyways...
I had been attending a rather (theologically) Liberal (non-UCC) Congregational Church for about a year and decided it was time to make a profession of faith and be baptized. I kinda raised an eyebrow when the pastor said we could have it as part of a service or in a more private family session. “Come again; huh?”
When I married my wife 7 months later one of the first things on my agenda was finding a more faithful congregation.
God uses all kinds of broken stuff to bring about his purposes and I’m grateful for that place where I could recover from my upbringing.
Super grateful He brought us to where we are now and for the Heavenly City toward which He is taking us!
Being born into a Lutheran family I was baptized as an infant. Years later when e switched churches I had to be baptized again per the new church doctrine and I bucked it hard but agreed finally just to not hold up my entire family from joining.
Probably about 4 or 5 days old. Pretty sure I was still shell shocked from getting circumcised after being born.
Thank you god for not letting me have that memory of getting my junk cut.......
Roman catholic... Not by choice But if I turn I burn according to them........ Its all about the Benjamin's and lazy fuggs exploiting others beliefs anyways...
Sad but true. I had been told that I didnt need it again, and the baby sprinkle was the gift being bestowed by my family, like a trust or such.
But, HE said to be baptized, not get baptized. Not saying anyone has to take the dive, as one can be baptized by fire and some other MOA IIRC.
Im sure many are more up on that than me.
Last edited by jaguartx; 09/19/20.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
Probably about 4 or 5 days old. Pretty sure I was still shell shocked from getting circumcised after being born.
Thank you god for not letting me have that memory of getting my junk cut.......
Roman catholic... Not by choice But if I turn I burn according to them........ Its all about the Benjamin's and lazy fuggs exploiting others beliefs anyways...
Sad but true.
Heck if I aint buried or creamated in one of their sanctioned and approved good ole boy outfits where the church ultimately gets a portion of the benjamins. I burn also....... The Jesus thing is kinda morbid in the catholic church also in all the ways he is celebrated. The rope self whipping bloody back stuff in some countries. Just one example...... No thanks.....
Probably about 4 or 5 days old. Pretty sure I was still shell shocked from getting circumcised after being born.
Thank you god for not letting me have that memory of getting my junk cut.......
Roman catholic... Not by choice But if I turn I burn according to them........ Its all about the Benjamin's and lazy fuggs exploiting others beliefs anyways...
Sad but true.
Heck if I aint buried or creamated in one of their sanctioned and approved good ole boy outfits where the church ultimately gets a portion of the benjamins. I burn also....... The Jesus thing is kinda morbid in the catholic church also in all the ways he is celebrated. The rope self whipping bloody back stuff in some countries. Just one example...... No thanks.....
I think youre sharp enough to know thats not what HE said. I think HE said all believers who profess with their mouth.....
Some who add or subtract or reject His word (Bible) knowingly will experience a great gnashing of teeth.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".