Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism is a Christian practice where infants or young children are baptized, typically by sprinkling or pouring water over their heads. This ritual symbolizes the child's initiation into the Christian community and signifies God's grace. Many denominations, including Catholicism and Orthodoxy, support this practice, believing that baptism removes original sin and welcomes the child into the faith.
Supporters of infant baptism argue that it reflects God's unconditional love and the importance of community in nurturing faith. Critics, however, often advocate for believer's baptism, where individuals are baptized upon making a personal confession of faith, emphasizing the need for conscious belief.