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Thank you. The literal meaning of the word baptize is ‘to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); and is used only (in the N.T.) of ceremonial ablution, espec. (techn.) of the ordinance of Chr. baptism: - Baptist, baptize, wash. (Strong's Greek #907) Is water-boarding the same as getting fully wet or getting sprinkled with water? I have seen babies get sprinkled that reacted like they were being tortured.

Honest, I cannot understand the point you made. Are you saying Sarah cannot use the English word for the Greek "baptizo" unless she is referring to Christians getting dunked?

Pardon my denseness; it's acquired.

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Honest, I cannot understand the point you made. Are you saying Sarah cannot use the English word for the Greek "baptizo" unless she is referring to Christians getting dunked? Pardon my denseness; it's acquired.

The pious author ignores what the word baptize literally means. Some religions allow the individual to seek literal baptism and others require babies to get sprinkled with water and call that baptism.

Thus the reactionary comments come from each personal acceptance of what it means to be baptized and wrap a 'sacrilegious' accusation against Sarah. I find no occasion or example wherein any baby can make a conscientious decision to be baptized, sprinkled or fully immersed in water.

Conservatism is the idea that each and every person is individually responsible for their own mind and acts. So I so not know if Sarah was speaking in general terms or IF there is a more pointed message given. I would not dream of telling Sarah what she can or cannot say.