Before the berth-certificate scheme leading mom & dad to request a U.S. corporate vessel for their baby, there was the baby christening/baptism scheme which can be ‘heard’ as naming a vessel that is under Vatican jurisdiction. Nothing is sacred but private faith.
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| Aspect | Baby Christening | Ship Christening |
|---|---|---|
| Naming | Officially assigns a name to the infant during the religious rite. | Officially assigns a name to the vessel during the launching ceremony. |
| Blessing | Invokes divine protection and good fortune for the child’s life. | Invokes protection and safe voyages for the ship and crew. |
| Ritual Liquid | Uses holy water poured or sprinkled for purification. | Involves breaking a champagne bottle against the hull. |
| Sponsors | Godparents vow to guide the baby’s spiritual growth. | A sponsor (e.g., dignitary) performs the naming and breaking ritual. |
| Rite of Passage | Marks spiritual entry into the Christian community. | Marks the ship’s launch into service and seafaring life. |
| Historical Roots | Derived from Christian baptism traditions. | Evolved from ancient pagan offerings to gods of the sea. |
Don’t request a berth certificate. Get the Certificate of Live Birth while at the hospital. Sometimes now call the ‘worksheet’ to hide its value.
Don’t use ‘maiden’ name lest they presume thou is unwed and delivering/abandoning baby.
Don’t call it maternity. It’s either related to man and woman, or at the very least paternity, as this implies mom is wed.
Wondering why Child Protective Services can take babies? Starts with going to the foundling hospital for unwed maiden moms and also relates to the berth certificate.
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- review this diagram of US vs USofA,
- read these six PDFs,
- watch Richard McDonald's seminar intro
- learn to speak like a simple man
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