Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech. Which of the following is not an idea presented by George Washington in his Farewell Address? A. That everyone should be treated equally when he said "I believe in equality for everyone."
B. Avoid permanent alliances with other countries-- "steer clear of permanent Alliances with any portion of the foreign world."
C. Political parties are not good for the country (which he called "baneful")

Rist was baptized in the jordan river by john the baptist. baptism with water, practiced since the beginning of the church, represents admission into the christian community and is essential for salvation. "truly, truly, i say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of god." (john 3: 5) in christianity, baptism is a sign of “repentance and forgiveness of sins” (mark 1: 4) and the beginning of the life in christ within the church. christians are baptized in the name god: “father, and the son and the holy spirit” (matt. 28: 19). as well, through baptism christians associate with the death, burial and resurrection of jesus: “and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you […] by the resurrection of jesus christ.” (1 peter 3: 21)