Baptism for the Dead
Baptism for the Dead is a practice primarily associated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It involves living individuals being baptized on behalf of deceased persons who did not have the opportunity to receive the ordinance during their lifetime. This practice is based on the belief that everyone should have the chance to accept the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The concept is rooted in 1 Corinthians 15:29 in the Bible, which mentions baptisms for the dead. Members of the LDS Church perform these baptisms in temples, where they believe the deceased can accept or reject the baptism in the afterlife.