Do Anabaptists still object to infant baptism?

[barnhart]

I don't believe in adult baptism. I believe in believer's baptism.

I think forced infant baptism or pressuring parents to baptize their infants to be an abomination.

I would encourage anyone under the age of 10 to be rebaptized.

I would not encourage anyone to be baptized before they are 15.

I like the term believer's baptism as well but I wouldn't rebaptize anyone as long as they remember asking for it in faith.

So age three would be ok?

And "in faith" does that mean in sincerity and willingness to surrender all to Christ as much as they knew at the time?

Well, three seems a bit young but I don't think many people will remember asking for baptism in faith at that age. But to the last question I think that is always the case no matter how old you are.

[JohnH]

So far, 75% of respondents won’t share communion with someone who infant baptizes. It appears 25% would.

[Valerie]

I like the term believer's baptism as well but I wouldn't rebaptize anyone as long as they remember asking for it in faith.

So age three would be ok?

And "in faith" does that mean in sincerity and willingness to surrender all to Christ as much as they knew at the time?

Well, three seems a bit young but I don't think many people will remember asking for baptism in faith at that age. But to the last question I think that is always the case no matter how old you are.

I think Joy who posts on this forum was 3 when she was baptized- maybe 4. If I know Joy, she had the faith of the Children Jesus said to have faith like- and she has faithfully served the Lord, all her life, in many ways, including prison, ministry and missionary she has served the Lord.

[JayP]

Oh no, I voted in the poll. The poll police are coming.

Actually, there might be a fair chance I am the on,y real Anabaptist here come to think of it.
I was baptized as an infant, and rebaptized (anabaptist).

[ohio jones]

So far, 75% of respondents won’t share communion with someone who infant baptizes. It appears 25% would.

I didn't reply to the poll because of conflating the two issues. I wouldn't take communion in an infant-baptizing church, but that's because of their view of communion, rather than their view of baptism.

[Soloist]

Oh no, I voted in the poll. The poll police are coming.

Actually, there might be a fair chance I am the on,y real Anabaptist here come to think of it.
I was baptized as an infant, and rebaptized (anabaptist).

Sorry to disappoint you.

[Grace]

I don't believe in adult baptism. I believe in believer's baptism.

I think forced infant baptism or pressuring parents to baptize their infants to be an abomination.

I would encourage anyone under the age of 10 to be rebaptized.

I would not encourage anyone to be baptized before they are 15.

So, what if a 13-year-old has sincerely believed on the Lord Jesus and desires to walk in the ways of the Lord and also has a deep desire to be baptized? Should they be refused?

[Grace]

Many churches, including Catholics base their belief in infant baptism from verses such as those out of Mark 2, where after Jesus saw the faith of the friends of the sick man left down though roof, he healed the sick man.

Other examples would be where the faith of a leader or another key person of a household led to whole families hearing and accepting the gospel and being baptized. Examples would be Cornelius, the Philippian jailer, Lydia, and Crispus. Those that believe in infant baptism claim these verses for their belief in infant baptism, saying the faith of others is very important in salvation of an individual.

Of course, we believe infants and children are saved until the age of accountability, and there is no need for infant baptism. But I would never go as far to say their belief which is based on a different interpretation of the Bible, that the faith of others is a factor in an infant's life, is an abomination.

[Ernie]

I don't believe in adult baptism. I believe in believer's baptism.

I think forced infant baptism or pressuring parents to baptize their infants to be an abomination.

I would encourage anyone under the age of 10 to be rebaptized.

I would not encourage anyone to be baptized before they are 15.

So, what if a 13-year-old has sincerely believed on the Lord Jesus and desires to walk in the ways of the Lord and also has a deep desire to be baptized? Should they be refused?

I don't know that they should be refused. I just would not encourage it.

At what age would you be in a similar position?

[Grace]

I don't believe in adult baptism. I believe in believer's baptism.

I think forced infant baptism or pressuring parents to baptize their infants to be an abomination.

I would encourage anyone under the age of 10 to be rebaptized.

I would not encourage anyone to be baptized before they are 15.

So, what if a 13-year-old has sincerely believed on the Lord Jesus and desires to walk in the ways of the Lord and also has a deep desire to be baptized? Should they be refused?

I don't know that they should be refused. I just would not encourage it.

At what age would you be in a similar position?

I think it would depend on the spiritual maturity and understanding of the child. Some children are fully capable to understand salvation and the commitment they are making to the Lord at age 12, while others may not at that age. I think everyone, no matter their age, go through an extensive Discipleship class, before being baptized or even becomes a member of a church. Our church uses the book "Beginning the Christian Life", from Herald Press.