I wanted to know more about the theology behind the baptisms: What do these immersions represent to those being dunked under the water? Do the two churches involved tout baptism as an essential part of the salvation process in which sins are washed away? Or do they see baptism as a symbolic gesture by people who already have received forgiveness after calling on Jesus as their Savior?
I also wanted more details on the history of river baptisms and other examples of the practice beyond North Georgia. In other words, I thought the subject matter deserved more than the 325-word story that AP produced. But here's my bias: I'm a word guy, not a photographer.
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