Mormon church attempts to reduce “proxy baptisms”
By Tom Beasley on March 6, 2012
As we discuss on the upcoming episode, the Mormon church has recently undergone criticism for proxy baptisms. That is, posthumous baptisms, in particular of members of other faiths. The church has even baptized Anne Frank, and other prominent Jewish figures.
However, the church has tried to reduce the rampant proxy baptisms. The Associated Press reports:
Mormon church leaders say the church’s policy of not performing posthumous baptisms of Holocaust victims and others unrelated to its members will be reiterated worldwide during Sunday services.
The church goes on to explain that it will officially no longer baptize holocaust survivors in particular. It seems clear that the basic proxy baptisms will continue, just not focused on these particular sensitive groups.
Also, check out Colbert’s take on the issue.
As the Grand, Opulant, Astral, Templar, (G.O.A.T) of the Church Of The Flying Pink Unicorn, (Bless Her Holy Hooves) I have taken it upon myself to baptize all Mormans, past, present, and future into our holy church. Once performed, these baptizms can only be undone by the applicant appearing in person at the mother church on Grand Cayman Island and presenting one pound of pure gold, along with the stated request for the unbaptism ritual.