Every soul that is born into flesh is soiled by the filth…
“Every soul that is born into flesh is soiled by the filth of wickedness and sin. . . . In the Church, baptism is given for the remission of sins, and, according to the usage of the Church, baptism is given even to infants. If there were nothing in infants which required the remission of sins and nothing in them pertinent to forgiveness, the grace of baptism would seem superfluous”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Baptism’s purpose is to cleanse original sin, even for infants, despite their lack of personal guilt.
In simple terms: Baptism removes inherited sin.
Key Takeaway
Recognize spiritual cleansing rites.
Themes
theology
original sin
ritual
Mood
solemn
didactic
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- infant baptism
- church doctrine
- faith formation
Key Concepts
sacrament
spiritual purification
Questions to Reflect On
- Why baptize infants?
- How does original sin affect believers?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with modern views on infant agency.