Baptism
Anger over parents not inviting godmother's boyfriend to baptism: "rude"
The baby's mother reasoned that the couple has only been together a year and they "want to keep the guest list to the minimum."
Man Refusing To Attend Grandchild's Baptism With No Excuse Splits Views
"To simply bluntly state that you don't want to be there seems like an attempt to intentionally offend someone."
Internet Applauds Teen Who Refuses to 'De-Baptize' Aunt
In her now-viral Reddit post, the teen said she performed a witch "baptism" on her aunt, in which she declared her aunt a witch and "the lawful wife of Satan."
Satanic Temple Offers "Unbaptisms" at Pride Event, Then Abruptly Pulls Out
The group putting on the Pride event told Newsweek the Satanic Temple Idaho "dropped out of the event on their own accord."
Priest Resigns After Two Decades of Performing 'Invalid' Baptisms
Although Father Andres Arango performed the sacrament on numerous people through the years, officials are now saying none of them were authentic.
Michigan Diocese Says LGBTQ People Must Repent to Receive Some Sacraments
The diocese said in a statement that "experiencing feelings of same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria" is not a sin, but "freely acting upon them is."
Pastor Survives Home Invasion From Man He Baptized Two Days Before
The man who threatened Pastor Daniel Miller at his home in Pennsylvania had also attacked after as his father as he slept.
Pastor Ed Litton Removes Over 140 Video Sermons Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Pastor Ed Litton has apologized for not revealing that parts of his sermons had been taken from another Southern Baptist pastor.
Woman Claims Deputy Stripped to His Underwear and Baptized Her in Lake
After being pulled over by a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy, a woman claims that he stripped down to his underwear and forcibly baptized her in Soddy Lake. Now, she's suing the department for $11 million.
Baptisms on Tennessee High School Football Field Spark Controversy
"It is illegal for coaches to organize or participate in religious activities with students, including baptisms," the Freedom From Religion Foundation wrote to the school superintendent.
Russian Orthodox Priest Banned after Violently Baptizing Baby
Police are investigating the incident captured on video which shows the priest plunging the infant into a font that is too small.
Baby Archie Christening: Infant Makes First Official Royal Diary Appearance
The Court Circular has recorded official royal engagements for more than 200 years.
Keeping Baby Archie's Godparents a Secret Might Be Illegal: Report
Church of England rules require details of all baptisms to be recorded in publicly-available registers.
Video: Priest Slaps Baby At Baptism to Stop It Crying
The priest struck the boy on the face before aggressively placing his hands over his mouth to silence him.
Crocodile Kills Pastor During Baptism Ceremony
Fishermen and members of the congregation did their best to help Docho Eshete, a Protestant pastor.
Mormons Are Baptizing Holocaust Victims After Death
The long-standing practice breaks church rules.
Church of Scotland Eyes Internet To Engage Worshippers
In what would be a controversial move, the Church could start administering sacraments online.