[sublinear]

> The AI priest also told one user that it was okay to baptize a baby in Gatorade.

[nvahalik]

But it has electrolytes. It’s got what sinners crave.

[Suppafly]

I haven't been actively catholic for a while, but I don't think there is any real prohibition against using something like gatorade for baptisms, assuming it was properly blessed.

[spaulmark]

Incorrect in two ways. Water does not need to be blessed for baptism, any ordinary water will do, from holy water to dirty water from a muddy puddle. However, it must have the species of water, so it must not be wine, milk, or gatorade.

[nvahalik]

I have reviewed the CCC but I can't find the language of "species of water". Where did you find that?

[Suppafly]

Gatorade is like 94% water, probably more water than most 'dirty water from a muddy puddle'.

[bandie91]

steam is 100% made out of the same material as water, still not of the species water. nor ice. now imagine some sect attempts to baptize with steam and/or ice, just to demonstrate they are "smart" to find "loophole" in the CIC :-)