Why not reserve the title to the Bishop only?
2006-06-17 22:36:27 · 4 answers · asked by archie cute 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's like asking why are there Lieutenants, Lieutenant Commanders, Lieutenant Colonels and Lieutenant Generals.
Until late in the Middle Ages the title of cardinal was given to prominent priests of important churches, e.g., at Constantinople, Milan, Ravenna, Naples, Sens, Trier, Magdeburg, and Cologne.
For the full story see the Catholic Encyclopedia at: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03333b.htm
With love in Christ.
2006-06-18 15:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because its like Amway - A pyramid selling scheme
2006-06-18 05:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by foxtel_iq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pecking order goes way back to the hierarchy - you would have to work your way up the ladder, too bad it doesn't include taxes.
2006-06-18 05:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Windsong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like birds.
2006-06-18 05:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by smokingun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋