That is a good observation I have noticed too- and haven't asked about- I need to ask why that is the case- but of course an infant wouldn't 'fast' before their baptism nor receive the instructions taught about- and probably common sense would have dictated some things there with an infant.Josh wrote:Clearly the Didache leaves no room at all for infant baptism. The Didache is pretty specific and doesn’t leave much wiggle room; if the apostles baptised infants, the Didache would have had clear instructions for how to do so.
Sudsy, I believe if I am not mistaken the reason for fasting is for the grace of the Holy Spirit, because it is at one's baptism that they are prayed over/anointed to receive the Holy Spirit and fasting has something to do with receiving more grace of the Holy Spirit- that would be the purpose from what I understand, your 'emptying yourself' so that you can be filled.
Remember the reason the disciples were unable to cast out some demons one time- and Jesus said "this kind cannot come out except by prayer & fasting" so the fasting is purposeful to empty & receive power from on High.