That is OLD TESTAMENT and as all of us know the old testament ceremonies and sacrifices were to point us to Christ..we are under a NEW covenant (testament) now as I am sure you know..Christ fulfilled the types..they are finished..so please show me where the apostles taught the water was demon filled and needed to be exorcised
So stop with the ‘pagan’ argument. If it’s OT it’s far different then pagan.
Names of the days of the week - taken from pagans.
Names of the months of the year - taken from pagans.
Wedding rings - taken from pagans.
Wedding bouquets - taken from pagans.
Exchange of wedding vows - taken from pagans.
White wedding dress - taken from pagans.
Our type of clothing - taken from pagans (especially pants by the way).