[bramps]

The chance that the child would die without being baptized.
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That was obvious. The question is what would the repercussions be of the child dying without being baptized?

[D-fendr]

That was obvious. The question is what would the repercussions be of the child dying without being baptized?

And the answer is as obvious: the child would not have the benefits of baptism. Again, the alternative view is that the Sacrament of Baptism is of no value, no benefit, meaning or effect. That's the only alternative I can see; is there another?