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upepo

Elder Lister
Every once in a while ukweli lazima usemwe. My mom had started calling me weekly asking me when I would take my son to be baptised, at some point akasema she wil take lead and register my son at her church to kick start the process. ikabidi nimwambie sitaki hio upuss
I would not support you with this. You may not need it but the wife and kid might need it until they are old enough to make their own decisions. I may not like what the kids learn at school but I cannot fill the teacher's gap. So, I let it be. Similarly, I may not like what goes on in church but I cannot fill that gap.
 
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upepo

Elder Lister
1. what need does the wife have with her sons baptism?
2. son can always procure a baptism when he is of age, there are a dime a dozen churches that do it to their kondoo
there is no gap to be filled by a church
The psycho-social support that comes from such belonging cannot be ignored. Second, it might take forever for the subject to understand why you took certain decisions. Finally, it is the wife who often has to explain the situation to third parties, such as family members from both sides, especially if they are religious. Although it is not a major issue, it might turn out to be subconsciously bothersome in the long run. I would have let them go on with the ceremonies, but continue hoping that the subject grows to judge things for themselves.
 
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