Some guy asked why catholics call their priest fathers?

Question

I asked protestants what they call there male parent they said father/dad... i see no difference Jesus said call no man your father (in that way it doesnt matter if its your priest or your dad)... so how come protestants can call there dads dad/father but say that catholics are "devil worshipers" for calling their priest father?

Answer 1

In the Christian context, some confusion is caused for English speakers by two different Greek words traditionally translated as priest. Both occur in the New Testament, which draws a distinction not always observed in English. The first, presbyteros (πρεσβυτερος), Latin presbyter, is traditionally translated priest and the English word priest is indeed etymologically derived from this word; literally, it means elder, and is used in neutral and non-religious contexts in Greek to refer to seniority or relative age.

Father is also the title used almost universally for a Priest in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian Churches. While not as widespread, it also had wide use in the Church of England, other churches in the Anglican Communion, as well as for ministers in several other denominations, such as some Lutheran denominations. The term "Padre" is used for military chaplains, being Spanish and Italian for "Father". The terms "Abbot" and "Pope" also mean "Father." Some Protestants believe priests should not be called "Father" because Jesus said, "And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven" (Matthew 23:9).

Catholic & Orthodox Christians give this title to their clergy because they believe that all Christian believers make up the Body of Christ (or the Church). They believe that the clergy who receive this title are spiritual fathers because as one is a member of the Body, so there are also "elders,", "rabbis," and other leaders. Father can be translated as an elder because it presumes that one has, because of age or study, wisdom and knowledge of the doctrines of the Church. St. Paul also refers to himself as having spiritually begotten his fellow Christians in Christ due to their "new birth" (or baptism) as in 1 Cor 2:15, 2 Tim 1:2, 2 Tim 2:1, 1 Tim 5:1, Titus 1:4, 1 Pet 1:18, 2 Pet 3:4, 1 Jn 2:13, etc.

The title father is also applied to certain influential early Christian figures: church father and apostolic fathers.

Answer 2

My friend it is an easy thing for man to justify what he does as being right from his view and from the view of others who are willing to accept the reasoning. However is it in reasoning alone that the answer is found and the standard of right and other than right is determines? If such be true, the standard of right and other than right is worthless. A standard is only of value if there is a power with the authority to enforce such standard and that does exercise this authority.

MY friend I see it written tat first comes death and then judgment. In that I see that there is coming a time for all when every idea, thought concept and justified by reasoning idea will be put to the test. How do you think your reasoning will stand up before the one who said, "do not call anyone father"? Ha Ha My friend I do suggest you try to understand exactly what he meant because in my view He will serve as the only judge and it sure would not be nice if you are wrong in the reasoning and did attempt to impose your standards.

So be it my friend and with that do smile, have a good day and just keep on making up reasons for doing whatever you want to do. Do not worry about tomorrow for that may be along time away.

I myself will try my best to comply with the instructions as a "NO". That is my choice.

Answer 3

Well , That is how Catholic People Are , I go to aCatholic Church And we Call Our Preists " Father " For a reason , It's Because We Want To respect Them. Not Calling THem By THeir First Names , Thats rude , so we call them father also because since he's a preist he's our minister .

Answer 4

Jesus said to call no man "Father," in the religious sense. He WAS NOT talking about your earthly parents. He meant that when it comes to your faith, do not apply the term "Father" to any man, because we only have one Father. Because only the heavenly Father is to be revered and recognized. And to apply GOD's name of "Father" to a mere man (in the religious sense), would be blasphemy, and also would be using the LORD's name in vain. And why would you call you priest "Father" anyway? Did he give birth to you? See, you're obviously applying GOD's name of "FATHER" to your priest, and thus calling your priest "God". And NO one can forgive sins but the LORD himself, and no one can "replace" God's job of forgiving sins either.

Answer 5

Ive never heard of someone saying that calling priest fathers was bad. I just know that priest should be able to get married so they dont molest anymore little boys.

Answer 6

Yes, and besides that even St. Paul says I have become your spiritual Father in Christ. They absolutely do not want to see any legitimacy in what Catholics say though.

Answer 7

and priest call us as Son. that indicates the the word son of God or children of God Does not mean "SON" as we understand today. it actually mean an honor servent of God.

Hint: the Bible has been translated with alot of errors.

Answer 8

that was not the context in what Jesus was talking about, it was in the context of worship.