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The concept is not directly supported in the [[Bible]], though King David's statement in II Samuel 12:23 about his son who died (the one conceived through his adulterous relationship with Bathsheba) is often used as a supporting text.<ref>"But now he is dead. Why should I fast?  Can I bring him back again?  I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."</ref>  Also, there is no set age among those who hold to the teaching; generally it depends on both the age and mental development of the person.<ref>It is therefore possible, that a person born with severe mental retardation may '''''never''''' reach that age, even in adulthood.</ref>

The concept is not directly supported in the [[Bible]], though King David's statement in II Samuel 12:23 about his son who died (the one conceived through his adulterous relationship with Bathsheba) is often used as a supporting text.<ref>"But now he is dead. Why should I fast?  Can I bring him back again?  I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."</ref>  Also, there is no set age among those who hold to the teaching; generally it depends on both the age and mental development of the person.<ref>It is therefore possible, that a person born with severe mental retardation may '''''never''''' reach that age, even in adulthood.</ref>

The teaching is generally held within Christianity; however, there is a minority position which denies the teaching.<ref>[http://members.aol.com/twarren13/account.html Is the Age of Accountability a Biblical Doctrine?]</ref>

The teaching is generally held within Christianity; however, there is a minority position which denies the teaching.<ref>[https://gentlereformation.com/2017/05/22/the-age-of-accountability/ The Age of Accountability? - Gentle Reformation]</ref>

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