What is the difference?

 Baptists

Anabaptists

For years, I had the thought of studying Religion, the reason was more from curiousity than faith. One thing which interested me was what was the difference between Baptists, and Anabaptists?

Years later, when I came onlne, I found my answer. Baptists believe a child should be baptised within months of being born, wherras as Anabaptists believe the child could wait until the age of 10, and be able to decide for themselves. At the time of my birth (1956), it was still common for a new-born baby when taken out, to be gifted.

 a coin by friends of the family.

It was suggested to me, when I was in the Royal Air Force, that perhaps I should consider becoming a padre, as my nature is kindly; I did seriously consider the idea for several weeks. I also seriously considered joining a religious order in Clevedon, North Somerset for several months, when things in my life apeared to have no hope.

My views on the Bible are controversial, I consider myself a Christian Scientist, not the weirdo variety, but I believe things written in the Bible DID happen, but the basis is in Science, not religion. 

If I held a recognised faith it would be a return to the Roman Catholic faith. Not for the ceromonies, and the worship of the Saints, but for the simple reason how can you worship the Son of God, but not his mother? Without the mother there is no son.

My belief is in Spirituality, I believe there is life after death, which explains the popularity of my ghost stories.