Answer to Question 1
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Explanation: 1. The use of amulets, charms, and medals represents rituals that have ancient roots and confer protection against evil as well as other problems during the early days of the infant's life.
2. The use of amulets, charms, and medals is not specific for a particular illness for an infant.
3. The use of amulets, charms, and medals is not meant to convey respect for the infant's newness.
4. While some ethnic groups utilize particular charms or amulets, their use does not specifically assign ethnicity to an infant.
Answer to Question 2
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Explanation: 1. The use of water is a symbolic representation of cleansing of sin for Christians, as well as for other maladies in other religions.
2. Baptism is a symbol, but does not formally tie the child to God.
3. Water use in baptism does not dedicate a child to a family group.
4. The use of water in baptism does not protect the child from illness.