Original Sin, like so many dogmas and doctrines accepted​ as divinely decreed, is the solution to somebody else's theological problem. In this case Augustine had painted himself into a theological corner over the disposition of the souls of unbaptized infants. This unfortunate piece of  theological speculation is responsible in no small measure for many of the multitude of problems facing the Church to this day.

So why baptize at all?  For starters, how about becoming part of the New Exodus, of God saving his people from the slavery of sin? How about one being Incorporated into the pattern of the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus? How about becoming part of the Body of Christ and taking up our vocation of being the bearers of the Image of our Creator in the world.