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A good time for a Christian to be baptized is as soon as it is understood why Jesus was baptized, and what that means for them.
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When did Mother Teresa recognize she wanted to be a Christian?
Mother Teresa was born a Christian and baptized into the Catholic Church a short time after she was born.
Did children convert to their parents religion in Medivail times?
In medieval Europe, Christian children were expected to be baptized, and a christian child who accepted any other religion was considered an apostate, subject to the death penalty. Jewish children could be involuntarily baptized, and if baptized, were required by the civil authorities to be taken from their families and raised in a Christian family. The last time this happened was in Italy in 1857, in the case of Edgardo Mortara.
Why was it a big deal for a Jewish person to be baptized?
The fundamental issue was not the physical act of pouring water on the child, but all of the religious and social implications that the baptism would have. While there was some debate among Christians about whether a Non-Christian could be baptized against his will (or the will of his parents if he was underage), there was no debate that the baptized person was irrevocably a Christian and could not be "un-baptized".The primary problem arises when you realize that it was illegal in all Christian countries for Jewish adults to raise a Christian child. This meant that the child would then be forcibly seized from his parents and given to a Christian family. The reason for this illegality is that it was believed that the Jewish parents would teach the child "untruths" that would condemn the soul of the Christian child to Hell. For this same reason, all contact between the Jewish parents and the child was forbidden. A number of Jewish children who were forcibly baptized were thus ripped from the arms of their parents in order to put them "in good Christian houses". This was a violation of the family's dignity and wholesomeness.The secondary problem is that Jews believe that their religious views are correct and, therefore, by force of law, their children were taken to be taught incorrect beliefs about the world and not to be taught the correct nature of the world. Jews also value their traditions and it is very important to teach those traditions to the next generation. The loss of this child makes the transmission of these important traditions impossible.
Do you need to be confirmed before your baby can be baptized?
No. There are no prerequisites to being baptized. Only that you (as an adult) desire to be baptized. Baptism, however, is a prerequisite to being confirmed. Adults, if they are to be baptized, are usually confirmed on the same day.
Can a priest take a confession from a non Catholic?
Roman Catholic AnswerAnyone can talk to a priest if he has time, but he can only give absolution to a validly baptized Catholic. Confession (Penance) is one of the seven sacraments. In the normal course of events only Baptism may be received by a non-baptized non-Christian (who would then be a baptized Christian). In an extraordinary case, there is a way that a non-Catholic, for instance, an Eastern Orthodox Christian, who believed in the sacrament of Penance and was in danger of death, AND HAD NO WAY TO GET TO HIS PRIEST could apply to a Catholic priest for Penance. In the normal course of events, if you believe in the sacrament of Confession, then you should talk to a priest about instructions with the intention of converting.
Can you be re-baptized?
In some Christian traditions, individuals can be re-baptized if they feel called to reaffirm their faith or if the first baptism was not considered valid. However, other traditions believe in the sacramental nature of baptism, considering it a one-time event that cannot be repeated. It is best to consult with a religious leader from your specific faith tradition for guidance on this matter.
Is it possible to be a Christian and Catholic in one religion?
Roman Catholic AnswerActually it is really not possible to be anything other than Christian and Catholic, except that in the modern world, protestants have taken over the word, Christian, and use it to exclude Catholics. But for fifteen centuries there was nothing else. Since that time, the Church has found that one can be a Christian and not Catholic, if you are validly baptized and profess the Nicene Creed in its traditional interpretation. In that case you would be a Christian but in schism. The word Christian as used by the protestants is basically meaningless.
Is it bad to lie about your christian testimony on scholarship applications?
To specify: I'm applying for a college scholarship from the State Baptist Foundation and one of the parts of the required essay wants me to write about my Christian Testimony. I chose to be baptized when I was seven due to peer pressure because everyday some other kid would and the number who hadn't yet was dwindling. I want to get the scholarship, so should I exaggerate/fabricate a story where life isn't so good, then I hear a message and feel that ''the time is right'', and then I have a sense of peace in my life? I do believe and would get baptized now if I wasn't yet. <><><> To cut to the chase, yes, it is bad to lie. If you are preparing to enter college, and have not figured that out, you have some problems to deal with.
Can a Christian go back to the Catholic Church?
Yes, a once baptized or received into the Church, a Catholic remains a Catholic Christian until the day he dies, even if he (or she) hasn't been to Mass in a while, or thirty years. The primary thing is to return to Our Blessed Savior and His love, which can be done at any time. I would recommend calling the local priest and scheduling a time for your confession, you might also ask him if he could recommend any good guide to make a confession after a period of time being away from the Church. There are also online guides: I will put some links below for that.
Was Constantine founded as a Christian Empire?
The Roman Empire was not 'Christian" when Constantine became Emperor. He also wasn't a Christian himself at the time and he would only have himself baptized very shortly before his death, 30 years later. During his reign he was a supporter of the Christian faith AND of the faith that venerated Sol Invictus ('the invincible Sun') as the supreme power, but he never declared Rome a 'Christian' empire. All through his reign (and that of his son) Rome would remain an Empire where all religions, Christian and non-Christian, were practised and tolerated. It was only 50 years after Constantine's death that the Emperor Theodosius declared Christianity Rome's official State religion.
Is it okay for me to eat with my family on Christmas if I am a Christian?
Of course! I can only imagine that the reason for the question is that your family is not Christian, apart from yourself. If so, surely it would be the Christian thing to eat with your family at Christmas time. I can not imagine that either your family or any genuine Christian would want to separate you from your family at this time.
Did the gladiators only fight Christian's?
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