As one raised in the broad evangelical movement, Second Commandment violations have been a relatively new concept, especially when even Reformed stalwarts like R.C. Sproul don't share the same scruples.

However, when you look at Matthew 2:11, "And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him," it is pretty obvious that his deity was evident enough that worship was not condemned as rank idolatry . . . even from the earliest stage.

I agree with those who say that you might simply demure, based on the fact that it makes you uncomfortable. New parents are notoriously skittish about EVERYthing to do with there kids, particularly a first child.

Frankly, given the violation of your conscience, it is a slam dunk, regardless of what people think. It would be wrong to go against conscience.

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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