What is Anabaptizing?

Anabaptizing is a term used to describe the process of re-baptizing someone who has already been baptized as an infant or as a believer in a different Christian denomination. The practice of anabaptizing is based on the belief that baptism should only be performed on adult believers who have made a conscious decision to follow Jesus Christ and accept him as their Lord and Savior.

The term "anabaptizing" comes from the Greek word "ana," which means "again," and "baptizo," which means "to dip or immerse." Therefore, anabaptizing refers to the act of being baptized again, this time as an adult and with a full understanding of the significance of the sacrament.

Anabaptizing is a central practice of some Christian denominations, such as the Mennonites, Amish, and Brethren in Christ, who believe that infant baptism is not scriptural and that only believers who have made a conscious decision to follow Jesus should be baptized. These denominations typically practice adult baptism by immersion, and they require candidates for baptism to undergo a period of instruction and preparation before being baptized.