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Can I undo my baptism, I don't need it anymore?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    uh what ?!

    undo baptism ... i guess you would jus have to sin ... what kind of decision is this?!

  • John S
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Depends on how you view Baptism.

    If Sacramental and in the Catholic church -- then NO. Somethings can not be undone...the Catholic church believes that Baptism leaves a permanent mark on your soul, as a child of God.

    If Sacramental but outside of the Catholic church - perhaps, by formally revoking your beliefs or sending a letter to the Vicar, Pastor, or Patriarch.

    If non-Sacramental and only an outward sign of your beliefs as many Protestants believe..then by simply not believing.. you have undone it.

    If you are Atheist - then you don't believe in it, so it is meaningless.

    I find it interesting that many Atheists want to undo something they claim they don't believe in. As if they are deep down ARE still concerned that there is some validity in it OR are conflicted on the topic.

    It's interesting that many non-believers still want some absolute assurance they have left the old beliefs. Again.. showing a confusion about what they DO believe. At least in the eyes of Christians.

    Lastly, wanting a ritual to undo a ritual... is why increasingly, theists view Atheism and Agnosticism as religions...because some are starting to develop rituals of their own.

    Source(s): . A Catholic perspective
  • Ishtar
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I'd be perfectly happy to perform an unbaptism ceremony for you. It consists of patting you with a fluffy towel and promptly forgetting who you are.

  • 1 decade ago

    Better to live my life as a Christian waking up to discover that there isn't any Heaven, then to wake up as a sinner in eternal Hell.

    God Bless

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  • 1 decade ago

    It's only worth what you attach to it. If you don't care about it anymore, it's nothing but a cold bath a stranger gave you.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That makes no sense. Why wouldn't you need it? Are you not faithful anymore? Or do you just think you're perfect?

  • 1 decade ago

    It's just a state of mind. If dunking myself in water turned me religious every time I did it, then I wouldn't bathe.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well before I have you sign the contract, you need to read the terms and conditions

    http://www.angelfire.com/darkside/cookies77/9_leve...

  • 1 decade ago

    You need a laveyan satanist to douse you with liquor.

  • 1 decade ago

    I was baptized. Looking back, it was just a mini-shower on a hot day... don't sweat it.

    Source(s): agnostic atheist
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