[artplumber]

Originally posted by lendaddy
My son WILL be directed toward religion, but I will not raise him to fake it like so many do.

Len,
If the above is the case, then why do you apparently feel so anti-(catholic-type) baptism? Is this more about you and grand-dad than about the kid? There is an impression that you don't hold to any particular "brand" of christianity (or maybe even religion), so having this ritual shouldn't really hit any hot buttons (for instance, if your brand did not believe in this ritual). Since the ritual, per se, is meaningless to you, but it's intent is not really different than your own, it would seem not to be a problem. (?) Hence, the apparent conflict between the parent/grandparent.

EDIT: BTW I would stand by my prior posts which go back to your other original question, ie baptism is not man-made (it is biblically based), and is not necessary for salvation or representative of baby dedication, but stands for the rebirth to a new & sinless life. It is most appropriate following an adult decision.