http://www.craom.net Christian Apologetics Mon, 23 May 2011 18:58:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.craom.net/the-meaning-of-baptism.htm http://www.craom.net/the-meaning-of-baptism.htm#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 18:37:56 +0000 admin http://www.craom.net/?p=455 A book on evangelicalism recounts a recent development in the practice of baptism: “Generally, new converts are baptized in the ocean. Here is what happens. After the words of the baptismal covenant have been exchanged, two deacons hold the person’s hands and feet in a horizontal stretch, swing the convert back and forth, and then throw the convert into a wave ‘in the name of the Father.’ The convert is washed to shore. The deacons quickly pick up the convert and throw him or Read the rest...

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