Anthony Daniel Scalamere III, or as everyone knows him, Ragdoll, is taking a big step in his life that’s bringing him an incredible sense of peace.
The pro skateboarder recently got baptized at Canyon Ridge Christian Church and decided to share his experience with his fans online.
For Ragdoll, getting baptized wasn’t about ditching his past—it was about fully embracing who he’s meant to be. He understands that people might have mixed reactions, but he’s sticking to his guns.
Even with all that baggage, he felt something deeper urging him to make this move. It wasn’t a last-minute decision; it grew stronger as time passed.
He made it clear that he doesn’t expect an easy ride ahead. If anything, he sees this as a challenge to become a better version of himself for himself and those around him.
Ragdoll wrapped up his thoughts with love and gratitude, making it clear that this choice was made with intention and seriousness.
Ragdoll posted, "The Cleanest I’ve Ever Been In My Life.
This choice I have made did not come from a rock bottom to run and go do this. In fact this choice came from multiple rock bottoms, loss, loneliness, fear, anger, frustration, guilts,
sorrow, insecurities, depression. I sat with all those things for many years, and still did not rush to do this, and as I prayed for patience it led me to reflect on a major thing, that I somehow got through all of those things. And had the strength as I continued to struggle with some of those things. We often focus too much in the pain of now to be able to realize the weave of all the good things that was and is. -I took my time with this. And felt something calling me to do this. A feeling and need so strong, that it outweighed any negative thoughts,depression and sorrow that I’ve felt before.
A change, and not a free pass, yet the complete opposite. This is a commitment to work harder, to better myself and better anyone around me, everyone around me. Something that would have scared me too much to do so, but my Faith reached me when it was supposed to, and Jesus spoke and I read and I listened.
So Upon seeing this there is probably an immediate reaction people make of this, and deciding to themselves that
‘Oh, he’s that kind of guy now’, and said in two very different types tones. To both of those tones I say YES!
People applaud when someone turns away from drugs and puts down booze, but sometimes conflicted when someone turns to God and picks up a Bible. But, This is a Statement of my Faith, and decision to be bold with, loudly, and not fearing what others might whisper.A better me, loving with the same face, with bigger faith. -
Love to all and God Bless You All
For whoever is not against us is for us
AMEN"