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Expert: Rev. Robert Woods - 1/8/2008


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well, i am Baptist but my husband is Methodist. He was baptized as an infant and wants our son that is due in March of 2008 to follow in his footsteps. I do not agree with this but in order to keep peace I am considering allowing it. But my question to you is: If my son gets "baptized" as a newborn in a Methodist church and ceremony, does that mean that he is considered a Methodist?

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Blessings and thank you for your question.

Yes, most Methodist churches would consider a child baptized in their church, a Methodist.  While Baptists don't believe in "infant" baptizism, it isn't going to hurt either.

The Most important thing is that when you child gets older, he is presented with the gospel and responds to it.

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I am an Senior Pastor of Southminster Church in Louisville, KY. I have a Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I have an undergraduate degree in Government/Pre-law. I have special expertise in Church versus State issues. I have done intensive study in Baptist Doctrine and Eschatology. I can answer questions about separation of church and state, christian involvement in politics, what is the Baptist view on abortion, or capital punishment, who is going to heaven or to hell, what are the differences between the churches, why do Baptist immerse people, when is Jesus going to return, what are the signs of the end of time, is the battle of Armageddon going to come soon, and more! I am also co-author of the Book: The End of Days The Warning ISBN-13: 9781424199808 Check out our web site at http://www.theendofdaysthewarning.com

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