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To: haqihana who wrote (32169)11/30/2000 12:21:59 AM
From: Jamey  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 39621
 
Haquihanna, as far as I know, it doesn't appear in the Bible. It seems to be an accepted norm about the age of accountibility where the child is able to make a conscious choice for salvation and understands the differences between right and wrong. As you know, some children mature earlier than others so possibly an 8 year old would be accountable whereas a 12 year old that is very immature would not. That is my understanding, anyway.

Were you told differently? That is, should a child go to Heaven up to a certain age before they are saved and understand the process?

Santiago



To: haqihana who wrote (32169)11/30/2000 1:03:33 AM
From: mylittleangel  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 39621
 
Haqihana - In discussing children "under the age of consent", what is your opinion on "children over the age of consent" who see their parent engaging openly in ADULTRY while proclaiming to be a Christian? Will these precious souls, should they follow their parent's actions, become a "citizen of Heaven" or will the parent lead them into Hell's eternity? How will God intervene in these children's lives?



To: haqihana who wrote (32169)11/30/2000 7:21:53 PM
From: Investor2  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 39621
 
RE: "I admit that I am not an expert in all that the Bible has to say, but have never seen this concept in The Word."

If the concept of "age of accountability" is in the Bible, it is well hidden and presented in a manner which is open to interpretation. Otherwise, why would there be so many organizations such as the Catholic or Lutheran Churches who encourage infant baptism?

Best wishes,

I2