[metmom]

As for baptism, it is a symbolic act. Logically, I do not believe it is necessary that one actually be baptized (i.e., dunked in water, or have water poured on them, both to the accompaniment of some words) in order to be saved. The God I believe in would not be so heartless, or so petty, as to condemn the non-baptized.

Are you Catholic?

Because if you are, your opinion is not an option for you.

[ought-six]

Am I Catholic? Yes. Am I a fanatic, who takes everything literally? No. Do I disagree with Church dogma? On some points, vigorously so. I guess that makes me a poor Catholic, or a lapsed Catholic. I really don’t care. God and his Son know me, and that’s all that matters to me.