Marymog
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Thank you.Again, you have now crossed into denominational doctrines of baptism. I didn't get the impression she wanted to rehash denominational doctrines, but simply to point out that she didn't feel the necessity to be baptized repeatedly.
Here's the issue as I see it. Ritual or ceremonial baptism is an outward sign or proclamation of one's initiation and participation into a community of faith. This is something one does because they WANT to make this profession of faith. She doesn't want to. She see's no need to. Fair enough. I've made the same decision myself, not because I've already been baptized (I have), but because I don't feel like I belong to that faith community. There just simply isn't a level of belonging, trust, etc. that warrants me making the claim.
Who do you think would know more about doctrinal issues on baptism? The 1st century Christians? Or the 16th Christians?