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To: goat granny; Global2010
We used to make the RC converts rebaptize by (immersion). That didn't apply to Lutherans or Orthodox who'd been baptized the "normal way".

When it came to Baptists they had to learn to no longer say "allegedly Christian church" ~ then the preacher would lean them over backwards for a full immersion AND hold them under extra long just in case.

43 posted on 09/05/2010 11:25:17 AM PDT by muawiyah
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To: muawiyah
LOL

KV was baptized as an infant right away (well not so much as I had to go through the single Moms class, yes we knew we had to drink from the “other” faucet) due to his severe physical disability/health not expected to live more than a few months a year topps. (31 blessed and amazing grace years later, Glory be to God, he does save wretches like me).

But when we went Baptist Pastor Charlie (RIP) didn't want to use the Church dipping pool for fear KV would thrash and hit the mic and electrocute all.

So Pastor/plus wife, KV and Me put on swimsuits and went to our Local Spa store (RIP JIM) owner and did a jacuzzi baptism.

45 posted on 09/05/2010 12:00:54 PM PDT by Global2010
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To: muawiyah
You use the term *use to* don't know how far back your *use to* goes but for me it was in the 1950's prior to my first and only marriage, there was no immersion, Haven't been in a catholic church that ever had an immersion tank. But then again I haven't been in every catholic church...

Based on my re baptism, I have serious doubt's about *use to* cause it had to be after 1957, the year I was married and I had private instructions from a great priest at Saint Benedict's church, 6 mile road and John R area for those that know Detroit and Highland Park.

Once a week for several months 2 hours long and made my first confession prior to marriage....

Therefore I think your individual experience is not universal.

By the way, Saint Benedict's was one of the most beautiful church's I have ever been in...Very old and build like a cathedral.

There are a few Catholics on this forum that think they have the last word on catholic practice, but unlike the Pope they are not infallible..

48 posted on 09/05/2010 12:04:58 PM PDT by goat granny
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