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Non-sequitur Daniel.
I'll respond more to the point later. But, as it concerns baptismal regeneration (BR hereon), this doctrine rests upon the idea of grace being conferred, regardless of faith, at water baptism. This is why padeobaptists continue to baptize infants, as you know. Oneness soteriology never speaks of grace being conferred at water baptism. Unless you can prove me wrong I believe that those are some very irreconcilable differences.
There may be Oneness believers believing in BR, but that does not make it a tenet of Oneness soteriology. There are many divergent views (from established orthodoxy) in most any organized group of believers whether they be a sect of Christianity or a faction of Islam.
BR and baptism in Oneness soteriology contain separate and individual concepts apart from each other. For example, baptism, in my view, is submission to the plan of God. This is something that every Christian would never delay or refuse. BR, on the other hand, is passive. BR expects grace to be conferred at the consummation of the baptismal ceremony. It doesn't really require faith, just the act itself. Brings new meaning to "holy water" I'm sure.
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