No. We don't consider them any different from before pregnancy or birth.
Yes, there are birth rituals in Scientology called "Assists for Birth." These rituals involve techniques to help ease the physical and emotional trauma associated with birth, as well as ensuring a positive environment for the newborn. They are based on the belief that a person's experience during birth can significantly impact their overall well-being.
yes! of course lutherans are christians!
ummm...i think there is a kinda head shving thing :S
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was created in 2002.
Of course Lutherans believe in God! Lutherans believe in the one true God - The Triune God , Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
they were called protestants because they protested
Garbha sanskar similar to baby shower. Namkaran sanskar, naming process.
The 2004 estimated number of Lutherans in America is around 13.5 million (http://www.adherents.com/rel_USA.html). Worldwide there are an estimated 70 million Lutherans.
Kinship is the relationship between people created by marriage, birth, adoption, or other rituals.
There are many different kinds of Protestants-- these different kinds are called "denominations." They include Episcopalians (called Anglican in England), Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans, and Unitarians. Since Protestants are Christians, the birth rituals often involve baptism. In this ritual, holy water is sprinkled on the baby and prayers to Jesus and God are said; the prayers ask that the baby be blessed and grow up to lead a Christian life. It should be noted that some Protestants do not have infant baptism-- they wait till the child is older and immerse him or her in a pool of water. But nearly all Protestants have birth rituals that involve the minister saying prayers and blessing the child. Some of the more liberal forms of Christianity (Unitarians, for example) may not use a baptism ritual: instead, these denominations hold a dedication ceremony, where the baby is welcomed into the congregation. In this ritual, the parents bring the child up to the front of the church and the minister offers a blessing for the baby and the family.
Lutherans do baptize babies, and most believe it should be done. They baptize adults as well.