Hair Dryers and De-Baptisms
July 18th, 2010
Yup, you read that right. Here’s a story on atheists using hair dryers to “de-baptize” themselves.
Here’s a snippet.
U.S. Atheists Reportedly Using Hair Dryers to ‘De-Baptize’
Published July 17, 2010
American atheists lined up to be “de-baptized” in a ritual using a hair dryer, according to a report Friday on U.S. late-night news program “Nightline.”
Leading atheist Edwin Kagin blasted his fellow non-believers with the hair dryer to symbolically dry up the holy water sprinkled on their heads in days past. The styling tool was emblazoned with a label reading “Reason and Truth.”
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Categories: Culture, evangelism
Well now, this is silly. If they feel the need to undo their baptism, they can hardly be true atheists. I think someone was looking to make a statement and get a little attention. The news media happily filled that need for them.
wonder what they do if you were fully immersed!
Oh well, I guess “he who does not believe will be condemned.”
How appropriate they’re attempting to de-baptized themselves with a ‘symbolic blast of hot air.’
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” Galations 6:7
I wonder, can someone be de-baptized?
The only thing I can think of is an excommunication. Perhaps that’s what they should be asking their churches for?
If they wanted a symbol that would be like a reverse of baptism, shouldn’t they have covered themselves head to toe in filth? [Titus 3:3-7]
It’s not enough to dry up the water, you need to get back all that was washed away.
@Mike Baker
Mike, comment win!
Thanks, Pastor McCain. Occassionally even a blind hog finds an acorn.
Even if excommunicated, your baptism isn’t invalidated. It’s still there waiting for you to repent and is never repeated.