[RipSawyer]

Jesus went to be baptized on his own accord, this has nothing to do with the apparent belief of some that the baptism of an infant who is too young to decide anything on his own can be cleansed by a mere physical act.

[mike182d]

...this has nothing to do with the apparent belief of some that the baptism of an infant who is too young to decide anything on his own can be cleansed by a mere physical act.

It was common in the early Church, as written down in the book of Acts, for Apostles to not merely baptise a convert but his entire household as well, including any infants. There is certainly an objective cleansing act that takes place apart from one's awareness or consent to it. Otherwise, things like intercessory prayer would be rendered useless as nothing could help a man except himself and his choices.