Why would a Christian parent let their children decide when old enough on baptism, religion? [Spirituality & Religion]

Would they let them decide whether they get an eduction? A parent who truly believes that their children's eternal soul is at stake will not just wait and let them decide for themselves—they will do everything possible to set their children on the way they believe is true.

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NorthernRoses · 22-25, F

Because children deserve to have an educated say in their own religious identity.
I can educate them about why I have this or that belief, on why it's the best and obvious choice, but I would never want to force my own beliefs on my child. That only leads to people growing up stuck in their own beliefs without ever considering why or what's actually going on on the other side of the fence, if you get my drift.

beckychandler · F

A true Christian believes that their religion is about more than "identity" --it is the truth --it is the way to eternal happiness. It's not like joining a club.

NorthernRoses · 22-25, F

@beckychandler: Of course it's not a club, it's a religious community. A lifestyle. A point-of-view. etc etc.
One of the worst things that can happen (and often does) is that children who get born in over-religious families get horribly tunnel-visioned. Many Christian parents refrain from forcing their religion on their children exactly to avoid that.

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

Because you don't get salvation until you accept Jesus. You can be baptised but that doesn't mean shit if you don't accept Him in your heart.
You wait till the kid can choose for themselves whether or not to accept Jesus.
If they don't then there is no salvation, whether or not they had a baptism

beckychandler · F

the potty mouth theologian speaks

MetalGreymon · 36-40, M

@beckychandler:

....and?

LadyGrace

Exactly. Even God's Word says to bring a child up in the instruction of the Lord.

mic11225 · 26-30, M

That's the problem though

Pop0159 · 61-69, M

In my raising a baptism was your parents protecting your soul and conformation was you choosing to follow the same .. .

From my understanding they are called different names but the logic is the same .. ..

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