Originally Posted by John_C
Tom, this is a touchy subject, and I don't think the Bible really addresses it straight-on. However, it seems to me that those who advocate that all babies who die in infancy will go to Heaven has somewhat universal salvation leanings. I mean if that was definite true, then why not just let all babies die somehow ensuring their eternal salvation. Does it make sense that babies who die goes to Heaven, but those who grow up may or may not depending upon God's merciful, gracious election.

Actually, although you might think that; but it is actually a very common view in the Reformed community. Many of whom are very solid in the faith, such as CH Spurgeon. Which goes to show you that we all have feet of clay.

Tom