In how many ways is the act of Baptism practised?
Baptism is a Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into Christianity. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely. The synoptic gospels recount that John the Baptist baptised Jesus. Baptism is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others.
Baptism is practiced in 2 different ways. Aspersion is the sprinkling of water on the head, and affusion is the pouring of water over the head.
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Stevie G
Affusion is a method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized. Affusion is one of four methods of baptism used by Christians, which also include total submersion baptism, partial immersion baptism, and aspersion or sprinkling.
Pat Salloum
At least three methods: immersion, aspersion or affusion. All 3 are mentioned in the answer!!
jameswditto
I have to agree with 3. There is immersion, sprinkling and pouring.
Bob Vanderweel
Water is water regardless of how it is applied.
Eileen Murphy
the answer is three, immersion, sprinkling or pouring. i chose four because i thought perhaps there was something i didn't know, i knew two was wrong.
Sfeier
totally wrong there is baptism of water, blood and desire. for Catholics.
john duckett
Another shocker from Carol
Albeck1994
cloverboo, I think 4 but either way 2 is wrong
Kim Hernandez
The answer is subjective to religions. The answer could be the amount of which particular religion or beliefs.
filmnut
Kizng forI just try and pick the. “Answer” the author is looking for . . . ?
Ramrod
Guess the answer is what the author and their reference/source says it is. Doesn't make it correct it just makes it the correct answer.
Marian Spitzig
What about total immersion? Christ was immersed in the Jordan
Julie Allen
Affusion is one of four methods of baptism used by Christians, which also include total submersion baptism, partial immersion baptism, and aspersion or sprinkling.
Steve Braccini
What about "Baptism by blood" better known as martyrdom? What about "Baptism of desire" which the Catholic Church defines as a 'desire to be part of the Church founded by Jesus Christ'. This answer is wrong on so many levels. Terrible researching and even worse reviewing.