I too agree with you Emily on this.
we have no instruction, command or otherwise from the Lord Jesus to Baptise infants, that is a ritual made by man himself.

And people foolishly follow along with it not knowing otherwise, as I did when having my children Christened, my Mum instigated it then, and I willingly followed not knowing it wasn't bibilcal, I thought it was something we had to do.
My last son was dedicated at home, which was giving thanks to God for his birth, which is more of a Thanksgiving to God, which I thought then, though I knew not the Lord, was far much better than the other 3 being Christened.

I was baptisted when I was an infant, but I didn't understand its purpose at that age. When I was baptisted in my late twenties, I understood this meaning. I was the first of many in this correctional facility, we had no baptismal bath, pool or river, all we had was a locker room soaking tank, I remember in 1988, as an inmate, I knew I was unworthy, I didn't feel any different, but today, I see the long process of sanctified in His Holy Blood. Lord Jesus, in Your Spirit I am cleansed. John 19:34
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.

My husband and his family are Catholics. We had each of our children christened in church, but I agree with you, babies do not need to christened or baptized. I mentioned this because it goes along with the next part: my mother-n-law's belief that children must be christened, otherwise they will not make it to heaven. **double head slap**

My oldest son and I were in a very bad car accident when he was only 5-6 months old. The accident itself was purely miraculous but is a detailed story; (briefly put) basically after a guy hit my Geo tracker it knocked us sidesways and then rolled; landing upside down - and we slide across the highway (far left lane all the way to the guard rail - far right side) during morning rush hour traffic. No other cars were involved!!! (God's hand for sure) My son's shoulder's came out of the straps his baby seat and was hanging by his legs. He was saved from being thrown because "something" (GOD) told me to place his blankets over his legs before putting on the car seatbelt earlier. I didn't know where we were on the highway but I knew there was a deep ravine on the right side of the highway and was fearful we were going over the edge so I just began to pray. When we came to a stop I began to yell for help and someone reached in and touched me -SCARED ME!!! I thougt it was GOD! Anyway...I handed my son to the person and squeezed my way out of the window. When I got out I saw we literally stopped 1 foot from the guardrail and the traffic was stopped in a complete line as if a wall was put up. (I get chills as I write this because I know for a fact this was God's handy work!) There were 7 cars of witnesses and they all helped. They took my son and was washing the blood off his cuts and were doing their best to keep me calm.

SOO -- this brings me (finally) to my original point: my mother-n-law, cried and said to my husband and I, "You HAVE TO GET HIM CHRISTENED! YOU CAN NOT PUT IT OFF ANY LONGER! HE ALMOST LOST HIS LIFE!!!" Honestly, I wanted to laugh at her...but knew this would not be respectful. I didn't even do the christian thing and tell her that God was there and he did protect us!! I was wiped...didn't think about it.

Young children and babies are innocent and God will bring them home...that is what I believe. They are too young to be held accountable for their actions until a certain age.

I was baptised about a year ago, It was on the outside, so I could see the sky and it was in a swimming pool. It was everything I dreamed it would be and more. I changed many years before that moment so it was a true outward, symbolic celebration of an inward change that had already taken place.

Lovely sis
how very true indeed.

I was never baptised sorry

I have saw people in wheelchairs being Baptized and elderly, people who had a fear of water, it's never too late brother.

I was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran church. My parents became born-again on October 22, 1969 through a Lutheran evangelist, Nels Pedersen. They, in turn, led me and my younger brother to the Lord in 1972.

In June (June 28, 2008 to be exact) about 1 hour after my father's memorial service, I was baptized (full immersion, thrice) by a dear Nigerian brother. I have to say that the experience and day are burned into my soul as a miraculous day and very joyous as we celebrated a saint's homecoming. Praise the Lord!

I've been baptised twice and confirmed once. Sounds odd? Let me explain. I was never Baptised as a baby, but when my wife was carrying my daughter, out of gratitude I wanted to make myself "right with God" and get confirmed. However in order to do this, I first needed to take adult Baptism lessons. The church that offered this service was very friendly and took a very laid back approach. So much so, that by the time I was Baptised and then Confirmed by the Bishop of London, I felt little due to the fact that I hadn't taken the lessons seriously enough. It was only after I became a born-again Christian back in April, 2003 that I wanted to partake in Holy Communion, but of course I was full of doubts as to whether I was worthy of taking Communion. Having put my mind at ease, I then asked the Methodist minister what was involved in becoming a full practising Methodist, telling him that it was by God's decree that I should join his church. I toook instruction, and s special service was held Baptising me into the Methodist Church. It was a wonderful, warming ceremony, with all the little old ladies queuing up to give me a kiss after the service was over I have remained there to this day, and when I go on holiday, the first thing I do is seek out a Methodist Church and partake in theor service. I asked God to guide me to a church of HIS because I hadn't a clue which one was right for me.

pjnewman
My Father too had a saint's celebration homecoming just over 2 years ago.
Isn't it great to be able to say that of them.

Frederick
I believe you were baptised into Christ's death and resurrection and not 'the church' brother. Hallelujah.