Christian Classics
‹ NPNF1-04. Augustine: The Writings Against the Manichaeans and Against the Donatists In which is considered the Council of Carthage, held under the authority and presidency of Cyprian, to determine the question of the baptism of heretics. · Chapter 20

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In which is considered the Council of Carthage, held under the authority and presidency of Cyprian, to determine the question of the baptism of heretics. · Chapter 20

Chapter 20.—34. Polianus of Mileum said: "It is right that a heretic should be baptized in the holy Church."

35. Nothing, indeed, could be expressed more shortly. But I think this too is short: It is right that the baptism of Christ should not be depreciated in the Church of Christ.