Would someone please explain this to me. Child was baptized "when the father was from home, which is a thing which can never be tolerated by those of the Reformed religion . . " At a Court of Schout, Burgomasters and Schepens, holden in the City Hall of the City N:Orange on the first of May 1674. Schout De Mill, pltf vs Jannettie de Kleuse, deft. Pltf says, that the deft baptized a child of Reformed parents on the 18th of April last, when the father was from home, which is a thing which can never be tolerated by those of the Reformed religion; -- he concludes therefore, that the deft shall be imprisoned and moreover be condemned in a fine of one hundred guilders zewant, with costs. Deft admits she baptized the child thro' ignorance; and requests forgiveness, if she did wrong. The W:Court having considered the matter and likewise weighed the evil consequences and other inconveniences, which might result and arise therefrom, condemn the deft for her profanation and disrespect of the Holy Sacrament of Baptism, that she shall be imprisoned and remain there until further order. [RNA Vol.7:82] Regards, Ethel <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.