Proxy Baptism

Ensign ^ | 1977 | John A. Tvedtnes

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

One of the early Church Fathers had an interesting take on these verses...

The context is the resurection of the dead. If there is no resurection then why are new christians being baptized into the church to replace those who have died in the faith.

One might look at the verse this way,

Else what shall new Christians do which are baptized to replace those who have died in the faith, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized to replace those who have died?

But Remember, this is only one way to look at it. Only the Apostle Paul really knew what he was trying to convey by the Holy Spirit.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

The secret word?


Does a little duck come down and give you $50.00 as Groucho used to do on YOU BET YOUR LIFE?

[Alex Murphy]

Domini Domini Domini.

I hereby confer, upon the one known as A.J.Armitage, the honorary title of

FR Meteorologist

including all the powers, rights, authorities, and responsibilities accorded therein.

And may God have mercy upon your soul.

[A.J.Armitage]

Um...

Thanks.

I think.

[drstevej]

A Triple Domini... WOW!

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Um...Thanks. I think.

Your hesitancy in accepting this most special award tells me you're not fully aware of the honor (or back story) that's been bestowed upon you.

Rest assured, you are among a privileged few, some still with us, and some long gone, who've courageously stood up to the Chinese seersucker stone underwear and defended the weather.

Then there are the rest of us who can only dream that one day upon our breast might rest the badge of FR Meteorologist.

May your planet always be evolving...I mean...revolving...revolting...nevermind.

[SpookBrat]

Hmmmmm....very interesting thought. I hadn't considered that. Thank you.

[A.J.Armitage]

It's been explained in a private message, and now I have it proudly diplayed on my profile.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

From your homepage, A.J., I checked out your website, "Calvinist-Libertarian." It was terrific; I just spent two hours there.

Thanks for all your righteous effort.

[Alex Murphy]

What kind of liquor is a Calvinist Cordial made with? (probably a mug of Martzen, right?)

Somewhere out there, there's a Baptist / alcohol joke just begging to be told. I will, however, resist the temptation.

[editor-surveyor]

"Somewhere out there, there's a Baptist / alcohol joke just begging to be told. I will, however, resist the temptation."

I guess that we'll just have to wait until someone with real courage comes along to tell it eh? :o)

[Alex Murphy]

Domini Domini Domini.

I hereby confer, upon the one known as ksen, the honorary title of

FR Meteorologist

including all the powers, rights, authorities, and responsibilities accorded therein.

And may God have mercy upon your soul.

[ksen]

*sniff* You love me! You really do! *sniff*