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Why do We Partake in Religious Rituals?

A few days ago, I was conversing with a dear friend who shared some her thoughts on why she wasn't sure that she wanted to get married. As she pointed out, in American society, marriage hasn't any deep significance. Cel…
Is Your Soul Safe? How Were You Baptized?

The following article was written by Douglas Newell, takes a look at what mode of baptism would be acceptable, since according to the Bible there can be only one "true" baptism: Among those that profess Christianity an…
I Will NOT Speak to You If Your Christianity is Different

I see so many people having problems with one another because of their Christian beliefs. So you're a Catholic? Oh man, then you have never really met Jesus. So you're a Christian Pentecostal? Oh, you must exaggerate w…
"De-Baptism:" Renouncing Faith

There have been many people who were brought up attending church with their family. Some of them were baptized when they were children. As they got older, they decided they no longer believed in God. They denounce the…
Advice Needed: My Boyfriend and I Disagree on When to Baptize Children

My boyfriend and I were discussing a book about religion I'm currently reading and somehow got onto topic is baptizing babies. I told him that I wouldn't baptize my baby. This mostly ties in with the Mormon belief that…
Advice: Would Getting Baptized Make Me a Hypocrite?

by a Revelife reader I started going to church about 3 years ago, and a friend recently asked me to get baptized with her. I'm not sure I'm ready.I have no doubt that Jesus is my savior and that my only way to everlasti…
The Raging Storm and My Baptism on Easter Morning

I awoke this Easter morning to a disgusting, windy, rainy day outside. It was reminiscent of a hurricane--or, at the very least, a tropical storm. I should know; I've lived through several. Thunder chorused, lightning da…
Atheists: Debaptize Me!

Over the centuries, Christians have squabbled and fought over baptism - symbolic or essential for salvation; infants, teens or adults; sprinkle, dab or dunk. Now we have a new twist: "debaptism." (article: Atheists Call…
Total Immersion: I Was Drowned in Fear of Baptism

Guest post by Chad C. EstesI was an impressionable seven or eight years old when my mother was baptized during a Sunday morning church service. The whole setup was scarier than it should have been. There was a hole in th…
Do I Need to Be Re-Baptized Now That I'm Not a Catholic Anymore?

by revelife crew We receive quite a few messages from people asking for help with certain issues, and often times, we're not sure how to relate or answer the person's question - which is where you guys come in! Ever…