AIBU to say no to Baptism ?

[gamermum]

Hi, just had a horrible fight with my partners mother yesterday. She has started to organise a naming ceremony and baptism for my DS , without talking to me or my OH!!! I told her it was up to us to plan it and when would listen to her input and suggestions but there was no way we would agree to a baptism as neither of us attend church nor do I believe in the churches idea of God ( but thats a different story). To have him baptised would make me a hypocrite imo. Anyway she told me that it would happen whether I liked it or not !!! Called me a stupid sicko for not wanting to get him baptised!!!!
AIBU? should I do it to keep his family happy? From what she has said Im now concerned if they ever have DS they may try to get him Baptised anyway without me! Is that even possible? Surely the parents have to give consent to the church?

I would have done time if MIL had done this to my DC.
She did mutter some nonsense about having them christened. DH and I did not agree and matter was solved.
Your MIL sounds like a loon.

If and only if, you want to meet her half way, There is a lovely CofE welcome blessing for a new baby.

This is what we did for DD1 as DMIL, DH and the Vicar both knew that I couldn't make baptism promises and were respectful enough not to ask me to.

When I was 17, a catholic relative took my mum to one side and suggested in all seriousness that my mum should have me baptised before I turned 18 and would be able to refuse

Some relevant points:

My mum is not now and never has been a catholic.
My dad is, but last went to church of his own volition.... never.
Said relative is a fruitcake deeply eccentric.

In the interests of family harmony, my mum decided the best response was hysterical laughter, followed by "Oh gosh

It goes without saying that your partner's mother is utterly out of line. You are absolutely right to stand your ground, and, as others have said, get your DP to do the arguing where possible.

But try not to lose too much sleep about her going behind your back. No reputable church/ priest will baptise without your consent. I wouldn't waste time or energy trying to contact priests in your area. If your DP's mum does manage to succeed in performing her ritual, the worst that will happen is that you will have a wider choice of primary schools to send your DS to