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Christening Vs. Baptism - What's The Difference?

by cwise10 on Aug 30, 2010

There are a lot of different answers, depending on who you ask, when it comes to the difference between baptism and christening. Most of these answers are incomplete or just plain WRONG. Some say the difference is the amount of water, some say it’s a matter of age, others still that it varies depending on the type of church. These alone are all wrong! While these play a factor in the overall difference, none of them is the true, full, and complete answer.

Most people use the words “baptism” and “christening” interchangeably. This is OK in the sense that the connotations mean basically the same thing. However there are significant literal and historical differences often forgotten, overlooked, or misconstrued.


History:

Baptism : Baptism is a Greek word. Prior to Christianity, baptism was the ritual use of water for purification. Christian baptism is defined as a sacrament marked by the ritual use of water and admitting the...Read More >>



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