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Remember the Red Sea

Why not capitalize on the richness and mystery of our ancient symbols?

Leaving Mungiki

Some express skepticism as violent sect receives baptism.

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord

Why 'Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier' is somewhere between heresy and idolatry.

Vatican Says Baptisms Must Use Traditional Trinity

Those "in the name of the Creator, and of the Redeemer, and of the Sanctifier" are invalid.

Immersed in a Baptism Brouhaha

Changes of heart renew centuries-old divisions.

Evel Overcome With Good

Daredevil Knievel's testimony triggers mass baptisms at Crystal Cathedral.

Child's Baptism Ban Overturned  Subscriber access only

Plus: White House says faith-based initiative is still a priority, Planned Parenthood warns it'll form third party if Democrats go soft on abortion, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Pastor Electrocuted in Baptismal

Pastor of University Baptist Church in Waco dies after adjusting microphone.

Changed Lives: Luther  Subscriber access only

The daily gift of new life

On Baptism  Subscriber access only

Quotations to stir heart and mind.
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Church school demand triggers middle class ‘rush to the font'
Although the numbers of families having babies christened are growing steadily, demand for baptism from those with older children – mostly preschool age – are growing three times as fast. According to the Church of England’s Christenings Project – an ongoing “market research” programme on baptisms, their motives are often mixed. (Telegraph)
Baptism: How young is too young?
Experts say that baptism ages are dropping in churches that practice believer's baptism, but caution against setting arbitrary age limits on conversion. (ABP)
Kibbutz Is Top Spot for Jordan River Baptisms
Forget cowsheds, chicken coups, combine harvesters and even computers — baptism could be the new hot kibbutz industry. (Forward)

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