“Christ also mentioned the need to be born of water (as well as Spirit) and most who speak of being “born again” believe that water baptism is not necessary for salvation”
Pentacostals to come to mind. No need at all in having water touch you, SO LONG AS YOUR BELIEVE!
Got a link for that "statistic?"
"Most" would be millions, and a majority. Not believable, but show where you got that OK?
It wasn't necessary for the thief on the cross.