Itโs not that youโre born already having sinned, but a recognition that everyone will sin.
Discussion
This makes sense.
But I thought thatโs why people get baptized, no?
Meaning you are goin to hell, if you are not cleansed from the sin you were born with.
For example, if a Hindu, Muslim, satanic child dies, they are not automatically going to heavenโฆ they are in the mercy of god. Similarly people who lived before Christianity, or people who never got the chance to hear about Christianity. Because they never got a chance to be cleansed from their sin or the sins they may commit without knowings itโs even a sin.
I guess, I should be more open minded.
Iโm a Protestant; my perspective is people are saved by repenting of sins theyโve committed, choosing to turn away from future sins, and pursuing a right relationship with God โ matters of the heart, which the ritual of baptism demonstrates to the community.
Like you can be legally and factually married without having a wedding with friends and family invited, but having a wedding demonstrates your marriage to the community so they can both celebrate and hold you accountable.
The common Protestant view which I share is not that people are born with sins already committed that need cleansing, but that theyโre born with a tendency to sin that will certainly show itself.
Iโd love to talk about this with you more; maybe next time we meet up in person would be better!
