<very hollywood romantic btw>
exactly what sins has a baby just born commited?
Hi Toxy.
From a biblical perspective in Genesis we see that Adam and Eve were created w/o sin. Then when they sinned, sin entered the world and affected everything negatively. Everything in the world has the taint of sin. Even plants which we find incredibly beautiful today were probably once much, much more beautiful and food was much more delicious.
So when babies are born, there is sin present. Now, do babies that die go to heaven? I believe YES! This is evidenced by King David's baby that died and 2 Samuel 12:23: "...now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
As far as Mary being born free from sin, that is found nowhere in the bible. It is one of the many things that the Catholic Church teaches that is not scriptural.
Donkey Kong, when you refer to the "catholic church" are you referring to the "Roman Catholic Church" or the "catholic church?"