16. THE QUESTION WAS….What was one thing condemned by the Council of Carthage in 252
A.D.?
A.
the idea that newborns had
to wait a week to get baptized
B.
forehead baptism
The
Answer is….A… The Council of Carthage condemned the idea that newborns must wait
until the 8th day after birth to be baptized (in the tradition of
circumcision). (See Letter 64 (59), 2 by St. Cyprian of Carthage. Rather,
babies were allowed to be baptized right away.
In 244
A.D., Origen wrote: “the Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving
baptism also to infants.” (Commentary on Romans 5, 9)
In 215
A.D., Hippolytus
of Rome wrote: Baptize first the
children; and if they can speak for themselves, let them do so. Otherwise, let
their parents or other relatives speak for them.” (The Apostolic Tradition 21)
Bible
verses relevant to children: Col 2:11-12, 1 Cor 1:16, Lk 18:15, Jn 2:5, Mk
16:16, 1 Cor 15:21-22, Jos 24:15, Mt 15:21, Acts 16:33, Acts 16:15
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