Absurd Quote by Anonymous
“Rationally considered, nothing can be more absurd than the baptism of infants under any circumstances. No statement, no matter by whom it may be said to have been uttered, can make that true which is radically false. If an innocent child, unconscious of good or evil, irresponsible to God and man, incapable of thought or action, is not already, in accordance with Christian theology, a member of Christ, then no vicarious promise or priestly ablution can make him one. For if this were so, a similar ceremony under devil worship could make him a member of Satan.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Theological Critique, 1998
The argument claims infant baptism is logically absurd because it cannot confer true belief, equating it with any arbitrary ritual.
In simple terms: Infant baptism lacks logical basis.
Key Takeaway
Question religious rites that assume belief.
Themes
theology
logic
ritual
belief
Mood
critical
philosophical
Type
theological
skeptical
When to use this quote
- religious education
- parental decisions
- church doctrine
Key Concepts
faith
authority
skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is belief required for spiritual membership?
- Can rituals hold meaning without conscious consent?
A Different Perspective
May ignore symbolic value of rituals.
