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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, thanks for the judgement based on our religious beliefs. OP here. I put "baptism" in quotes because it's not what people would think of as a typical baptism. Yes, something more formal than a party to welcome her; something like a naming ceremony.

Yes, we are looking for secular officiants. Does anyone have any specific suggestions? I wouldn't mind someone who also does weddings, but I'm not really into paying a 'wedding price' (because meeting with this person over the phone or briefly in person once would be fine for me ).[/quote]

I'm just curious if you approach all aspects of your life with such blatant superficiality?

When a baby is baptized in a church, or if there is a Jewish naming ceremony, there's usually a congregation of people there with whom a fellowship has been found. There's an ongoing relationship with the officiant (part of the baptism vows is to raise them in the church, etc), not a "drive-by" officiant. These ceremonies are much more than an embrace of a deity -- they are a promise of an ongoing commitment to a community.

So, if you're looking for a rent-a-rev and are planning a kegger, you'll forgive those of us who don't connect that with solemnity.[/quote]

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