Not christened?

Originally Posted by blackraven

Hi Elfin. I don't believe you need to be Christened or baptized to be a Christian. Christianity doesn't have to be about rules and rituals, but rather an individual's belief in the existence of Christ. My granddaughter has not been baptized and although my son was when he was a baby, they don't find baptism necessary for their little one to be a precious child of God just like all people are.

I know what you mean about feeling free to experience different religious beliefs and not be set in stone with belonging to any specific religion. I was brought up Catholic, but find myself migrating toward more self-realization, maybe even Buddhism and just plane being a spiritual person.

....Hi and yes I fully agree that we are all precious... All equal, and should be too.... Not just in the eyes of God... But in the eyes of anyone !!....... I'm pleased , I feel, that I was never christened , as I cannot live with guilt. It tortures me mentally if I feel I've "done wrong".....and I would indeed have endured a lifetime of either feeling "be-holden" to one particular faith... But then feeling "miserable and unhappy " to the point of feeling like a "captive"..... As I never ever DID conform to rules and regulations... ( Not that I'm a criminal , and I never broke the law !!!!.....(much!!).....)........ But rather I'm very much a free spirit that "NEEDS " to be able to fly .....