Word: baptism
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...McKean writes. “One must make the decision to be a disciple, then be baptized for the forgiveness of [one’s] sins to be saved and receive the Holy Spirit.” This stance opposes the typical Christian view of baptism as a symbolic ritual but not necessarily a requirement for salvation. Even those already baptized in another Christian church must go through the BCC rite...
...very strong Christians. They have a very supportive community, and they’re very enthusiastic. That’s something you don’t find in every church.” But Silvestri finds the BCC’s conservative doctrine less satisfying, particularly its philosophy on baptism and its belief that it is the only true church. “It disturbs me to think they can’t call me a fellow Christian,” he says...
...injuries may be a blessing in disguise, because these freshmen are receiving a baptism by fire to the world of college volleyball,” said junior co-captain Mike Bookman...
...live your life like you're the next to go." How much sleep do we have to lose, how many routines do we change, before we should count ourselves as casualties? If we stop taking the subway, are we wounded? What if we skip a grandchild's baptism because we don't want to get on the plane? Have they won? That which does not kill me makes me stronger--but who decides which it will...
...religion that changed him. James’s transition from bi to straight began freshman fall when he was approached by missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and ended with his baptism spring semester...