MARK 10:14 "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

MATT. 18: 4 "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

PROBLEM: These references are cited to justify the widespread practice of "baptizing" infants. The United Church of Canada puts it this way:

IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL

PRELIMINARY POINTS

1. It is useful in discussion to lead the conversation by well-chosen questions which guide the disputant to the desired conclusion without having to tell him so. This approach reduces the "loss of face" which can be a barrier to further profitable discussion. This is especially true of discussion on the death state in which the loss of loved ones may prejudice a reasoned consideration of the evidence.