Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals – these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States.

First, my students see baptism as purely symbolic. It does not do anything. Nothing “happens.” In terms of God’s action or presence, it is no different from any other spiritual practice.

David Rives, a Christian author and columnist, reflects on Matthew 3:17, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This verse is from the story of Jesus' baptism.

Baptism of Children by A bert Pike. Skip to content Skip to site index ... Interesting Masonic Ceremony Baptism of Six Children by Albert Pike, of Arkansas. Share full article. Oct. 1, 1865.

Pope John XXIII has eliminated certain phrases from the ritual of baptism for converts that were offensive to other faiths, it was disclosed today. In the case of a converted Jew the abolished ...

Between 800-1,000 people congregated to watch Ohio State football players help facilitate a Christian baptism ceremony outside of Curl Market Sunday, with at least 60 attendees being baptized by ...