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Pre-Age of Reason children.

Discussion in 'Free-For-All Archives' started by thessalonian, Feb 16, 2004.

  1. thessalonian

    thessalonian New Member

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    I Am Blessed,

    "I had enough catechism in me to know exactly what he meant. "

    Which Catechism would that be because I have the 1994 version and it says nothing about infants who are not baptized going to hell. I have access to the John Hardon Catechism and it likewise says nothing. The Baltimore Catechism also does not say that infants who are not baptized go to hell. In fact I have access to online versions of all the Catechisms that are historically available, including the Catechism of Trent, the Roman Catechism, The Aquianas Catechism and none of them say that infants go to hell. So if you could point me in the right direction to the Catechetical teaching upon which your assumption was based, I would be much obliged.

    Thanks, Blessings

    Thess
     
  2. GraceSaves

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    I think its great (sarcasm) that this has now been turned on the Catholics. The only person that has attempted to answer this that is non-Catholic is Bob, and he's SDA.

    DHK says we're saved by grace. But in other threads he stresses faith is key, that one needs to ACCEPT CHRIST. Babies cannot do this in the sense that is implied. Therefore, if babies go to heaven, then they get there by means other than "accepting Christ."

    Gina says she doesn't know how, and its not in Scripture, and frankly its not that important. Is this the general consensus?
     
  3. Bro. Curtis

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    I agree with Gina. We do not know. The bible does not tell us, so God, in his infinite wisdom, has decided that we don't need to know.

    I look at it this way. I believe God is 100% happy in extending grace. I believe it is his favorite thing to do. Forgive. Extend mercy. That what the bible says about him not willing that any should perish is true.

    And I know your going to accuse me of not undertsanding RCCism, but it really does seem to me that you believe God is chomping at the bit to cast souls into hell. That one slip up & away we go. That God would punish the baby for the parent's neglect. Sorry, I don't buy it. Baptism does not save.

    How about those babies who die before they can be sprinkled ? (If it's been discussed, forgive me.) Or aborted babies ?

    And remember, be nice!!!!
     
  4. Bro. Curtis

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    Yup. It's not in the bible. So God, in his infinite wisdom has decided that it's really not important that we know.

    I believe forgiveness of sin is God's favorite thing to do. It seems that you worship a God that wants to cast you into hell for not living up to his expectations. That's what I see.

    How about those babies who die before being baptized ? Would God send them to hell for their parent's neglect ? Aborted babies ? Is this covered in scripture ? (If it's been answered before now, please forgive.)

    Do you really believe sprinkling water on a baby saves their soul ?

    Be nice. That's an honest question.
     
  5. thessalonian

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    "Thess , as long as you're posting on a BAPTIST board us baptists are gonna keep telling you every chance about the true way of salvation and what we think of the doctrines you present.
    Gina "

    By all means please do. That is exactly what I am asking you to do with regard to perhaps 1/10 or more of today's society. Surely the Bible deals with their salvation. Surely God would know that parents have concern for their children. I have not expressed my belief regarding this doctrine but have asked you to defend yours and all I get back is "well I don't believe what the Catholics believe" so give us some of that good old fashion sound exegesis that DHK talks about and put this matter to rest. Show that in stating doctrinal beliefs you do not add to God's Holy Word as you always claim we do. Show that you use scripture alone and not the explanatoins of your pastors that have consoled so many Baptist mothers for all these years with little or no Biblical support. If the Bible contains "everything neccessary for salvation" as your denomination believes it certainly must contain the words that tell us how infants are saved. Human reason is all that you people have shown says that it is not by their own faith. Of course you are backed in to a corner on this and must reject Chemitz's arguement that they can have some level of faith because on the infant baptism threads you (speaking in a general way of the Baptists on this board) have argued with us that they cannot have faith and so cannot be baptized. Surely we are allowed to ask questions about your faith. Consider me the neighborhood pagan if you like and give it the old college try regarding that hope that is within you. I've only seen one weak attempt at it so far. Perhaps one of you can post without mentioning the word Catholic or some derivative thereof so we know that you do have your own religous identity. :(

    Blessings
     
  6. Brother Adam

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    Adam - did I upset "your view" of "Holy Water"? Do you know how to "make" Holy Water Adam?

    no. Either you are spouting more anti-Catholic rhetoric or you don't pray at dinner time at your home.

    You and your friends Ray and rbrent have shown enough lack of charity that if I wasn't firmly grounded in my faith, I'd be more likely to follow those that openly show the love of Christ when engaged in discussion. (and no, on this board, it isn't the Baptists).
     
  7. I Am Blessed 24

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    I did not contradict the cataechism in this instance. I had my two babies baptized as the priest suggested (and at that time believed to be right) and he said, "now they are safe".

    BTW, both of those babies are now Baptist and serving the Lord. One is a Baptist Pastor.

    I will continue to contradict the catechism in most other areas because it is false doctrine and I am vehemently opposed to false doctrine being preached!

    When I was growing up, we were definitely NOT encouraged to read the Bible. I was censored and had to 'confess' my sin every time I visited a protestant church with one of my relatives!!!!

    We were also censored for bowing our head when a protestant prayed (God didn't HEAR their prayers)!

    I have been a catholic...have you ever been a Baptist?

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  8. Armando

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    Yup. It's not in the bible

    But doesn't this contradict "Sola Scripture". How can something so important "how babies are saved" is not in the Bible. I tought you all were Sola Scriptura beleivers.

    Thanks
    Armando
     
  9. Gina B

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    Let me try saying this really slow.
    There...is...no...proof...posititve...of...it...in...the...scriptures...either...way.
    Therefore, I don't have a firm belief in it one way or the other. I have an opinion, which I've already given and stated is such, that's as far as it goes no matter how many times you ask.
    Gina
     
  10. Bro. Curtis

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    Whaaaaaaat???!!!?!??!! How does that contradict "sola scriptura", or whatever it is you say I believe. (Sola scritura is a Latin term, I assume.) If it means I look to the bible only for God's revelations, then I guess I can say O.K, I believe it. But I prefer to put it like this....

    Proverbs 30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

    Look, it's not in the bible, so I refuse to make up, or believe in a made up doctrine. Why is it so important that you know ?

    And why all the name calling, and angry faces ? Why does it bother you so much that we trust God, not man-made doctrines ?
     
  11. thessalonian

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    " I agree with Gina. We do not know. The bible does not tell us, so God, in his infinite wisdom, has decided that we don't need to know."

    But the Bible does tell us there is one way of salvation for mankind, does it not? "faith alone" is your theory. You guys always complain about our paragraph 841 in the CCC, claiming we are providing for another way of salvation. Well, what is the way for Babies.

    "I look at it this way. I believe God is 100% happy in extending grace. I believe it is his favorite thing to do. Forgive. "

    Amen. The interesting thing about this is you will use the verse with us on the Mary, IC question, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". Do infants sin?

    "Extend mercy. That what the bible says about him not willing that any should perish is true."

    Yes, the Universalists will go way overboard with this. I believe in moderation in all things.

    "And I know your going to accuse me of not undertsanding RCCism, but it really does seem to me that you believe God is chomping at the bit to cast souls into hell. "

    Yep, I'm accusing. And I don't claim to believe that unbaptized babies are in hell. Haven't yet and never will. Though I won't guarentee you they are with God either.

    "That one slip up & away we go. "

    The only difference between you and I is you say "one slip and you never really were saved in the first place."

    "That God would punish the baby for the parent's neglect. Sorry, I don't buy it. Baptism does not save."

    Haven't said he did and once again another Protestant has no identity of his own on this or any other issue. He cannot explain his position without bringing up what he thinks is mine (which he misrepresents at will).

    Blessings

    How about those babies who die before they can be sprinkled ? (If it's been discussed, forgive me.) Or aborted babies ?

    And remember, be nice!!!! [/QB][/QUOTE]
     
  12. Bro. Curtis

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    :rolleyes:

    I NEVER said that. Nice try. The bible is full of people who slipped, and were still saved. But you keep trying to derail the conversation, don't you ?

    Oh well. I guess it really does bug you, enough to lie about me.
     
  13. Stephen III

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    Note this is a tangential comment:

    Bro Curtis said:

    Quote: "(Sola scritura is a Latin term, I assume.) If it means I look to the bible only for God's revelations, then I guess I can say O.K, I believe it. But I prefer to put it like this....

    Proverbs 30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar." End quote.

    Just a question, Curtis,: Was not the New Testament "added" unto His words after the Proverbs verse noted above?


    And on topic: I think Gina and Curtis are closest to what the Church teaches on this matter. That is that it, (it being: the eternal spiritual well-being of children who die before being baptized) is best left to the mercy of God.

    I think Thess's point is that for a Protestant to believe this it can only be supported from an extra-biblical perspective. which of course begs the question on Sola-Scriptura.

    Sorry for the aside.
    Stephen
     
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    What does "tangential" mean ?
     
  15. BobRyan

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    Tangental is to two-dimensions what orthogonal is to ...

    Bob
     
  16. thessalonian

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    The only difference between you and I is you say "one slip and you never really were saved in the first place."
    [/qb][/QUOTE] :rolleyes:

    "I NEVER said that. Nice try. The bible is full of people who slipped, and were still saved. But you keep trying to derail the conversation, don't you ?"

    And I never said that one slip puts a person in hell as you allege or that I am just looking for reasons to have people go to hell so I guess your fine with lying about me also. There is much more mercy in forgiveness in Catholicism than you will ever imagine. We just think that people should deal with their sins that they commit tommorrow rather than going in tommorrow thinking that whatever they do is already forgiven. And no, I am not derailing the thread. You started this nonsense about one slip going to hell.

    "Oh well. I guess it really does bug you, enough to lie about me."


    What buggs me Curtis? Lying about my belief has never bothered you. Your really starting to have a martyr complex aren't you.

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    Curtis, we're supposed to ask Dr. Bob what the big words mean. :D
    Gina
     
  18. Stephen III

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    Now that one I like.. ;)
     
  19. BobRyan

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    In addition Christ said of these small infants "Their angels do always behold the face of My Father" adding "Whoever then causes one of the least of these to stumble - it is better for him that a millstone was hung around his neck".

    Paul says that the children are sanctified by the believing parent(s).

    In any case - these scriptures providing more than enough evidence that "To him who KNOWS to do right and does it not to HIM it is sin" James 4:17.

    Ignoring these arguments from scripture with hands over ears saying "I still don't hear anything" - is not "A compelling counter argument".

    The "desperate" desire to see "RCC at all costs" in this subject does not serve either RC member OR casual-Bible-readers well in making their case.

    The serious Bible student will have their answer. Those unnaccustomed to making their case "sola scriptura" will find room to invent their own views here.

    In Christ,

    Bob
     
  20. thessalonian

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    Bob Lyan

    You act as if the Catholic Church would disagree with you scriptures. You assume a position for us as if my asking the question implies that I am against pre-age of reason children going to heaven and don't think they do.

    The verse from Paul that you quote about children being santified by there BELIEVING parents goes very well with the Catholic concept that children are baptized based on the FAITH of their parents.

    I don't see that you have used sola scriptura to make your case as you have added your own words to the words of scripture that you have posted.

    Blessings
     
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