This inversionist ritual is gaining popularity among Satanists and others who want to leave their Christian trappings behind.
"It’s not merely that this is a Christian practice and that many Satanists are explicitly critical of Christianity, but the fact that baptism is done when a child is so young that they cannot understand or consent to religious practices – especially one that is supposed to have lifelong (really, eternal) consequences. Because of the emphasis on both personal development and reason in the Satanic religion, many Satanists argue that children should find their own spiritual and personal paths which they develop into adulthood. It’s not uncommon for Satanic parents to raise their children without religion, even Satanism, to the best of their ability. As a result, many Satanists are critical of religious practices that take place in early childhood before a person can make willful decisions about their spiritual life and beliefs."










