[raybbr]

I have always had a negative reaction to the phrase "born again". It suggests having been "born" once and then "born again" into a new religion.

As a Catholic I recognize that my parents brought me to be "born" into Christ the day I was baptized - I don't need to do it "again".

I may be incorrect but the "born again" Christians that I know tend to think they've transcended their previous beliefs and go on to feel (and act) a bit superior to the rest of the Christian world. It's as though they have, by being "born again", received some special blessing.

[notaliberal]

I agree with you completely!!!!!!!!!!

[fish hawk]

You are right. You do not have to be baptized again BUT being born again in the “eternal life” category has nothing to do with baptism. THAT born again is , did you accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior. This is the one thing I have against the Catholic Church (not Catholic persons) is that they flood you with razzle dazzle BS that has absolutely nothing to do with salvation. Like Baptism, the Eucharist, purgatory and ritual up the kazoo. Nothing wrong with that if that is what you want to put yourself through but not necessary to enter eternal life.

[NYer]

As a Catholic I recognize that my parents brought me to be "born" into Christ the day I was baptized - I don't need to do it "again".

Absolutely right! Unfortunately, many Catholics neglect their faith and leave the Church. These are the premiere victims of those non-Catholic ministers who tell them they are not christians until they are "born again".

Life can be a long faith journey. For some of us, we become distracted and turn our attention to other faiths under this false notion. Essentially, we are "born again" through the Sacrament of Baptism and with God's graces, we will continue along the rocky path that leads to eternal happiness with our Lord.

[mc5cents]

I may be incorrect but the "born again" Christians that I know tend to think they've transcended their previous beliefs and go on to feel (and act) a bit superior to the rest of the Christian world. It's as though they have, by being "born again", received some special blessing.

I agree. My wife and I happend to go to a chicken barbeque being held at a local "Tabernacle Church", these are the "born again" types, and all we wanted was to get our chicken, eat it and leave. Well, that was not going to happen as I found out once we sat down. We were bombarded with questions, "are you folks members?" No. "Have you thought of joining us?" Not really. "Have you been born again?" etc etc etc. We could not get out of there fast enough.

[ADSUM]

Isn’t the Sacrement of Confession the opportunity to be “born again” through the forgiveness of our sins?

[Mikey_1962]

As a Catholic I recognize that my parents brought me to be "born" into Christ the day I was baptized - I don't need to do it "again".

My position exactly: Been There, Done That!

[ScubieNuc]

As a Catholic I recognize that my parents brought me to be "born" into Christ the day I was baptized - I don't need to do it "again".

So are you saying that you were saved when you were baptized as an infant? Or are you just saying that you don't need to be baptized again since you were baptized already?

[DungeonMaster]

I have always had a negative reaction to the phrase "born again". It suggests having been "born" once and then "born again" into a new religion.

So did the Pharisee when Jesus explained it to him. No one is born a Christian so you must be born again.

[Gamecock]

**I have always had a negative reaction to the phrase “born again”. It suggests having been “born” once and then “born again” into a new religion.**

Then your issue is with jesus. He said it.