JOHN 17:11 “Also, I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world and I am coming to you. Holy Father, watch over them on account of your own name which you have given me, in order that they may be one just as we are
The pope of Rome is usually addressed as “Holy Father.” But his Italian staff often address him as Santissimo Padre, which means “Most Holy Father.” “Holy Father” is a title that appears only once in the Bible. (John 17:11) It is the exclusive title of the Supreme Being. Is it right for creatures, who are earthly and imperfect, to be addressed by that title?
2007-01-03 14:22:10 · 5 answers · asked by gary d 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is a problem, the whole hier-archy in the Catholic church is ridiculous anyway. I was raised in it and I am so thankful I got away from it. Why would anyone hold another man to such high esteem?
2007-01-03 14:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
2007-01-03 14:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mark Fidrater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pope has taken this title by breaking the coomnadment of the Bible verses you quoted. It's just another example how Roman church corrupted the truth, and how "man of sin" (2. Thess. 2:3.4), the Pope, practices his religion.
2007-01-03 14:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by CyberPastor 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the bibles is all fabricated my boy, theres over 40 gospels and 4 made it. For example theres one (thomas i believe?) that jesus as a young boy kicked another boy off a roof, the kid broke his neck and died, and then Jesus healed him again. The early church leaders picked their own beliefs of what they should rule and what justifies it. Authors thoughts change, for example the new testament was full of death, savagery, vanity, and many wars, but the new testament plays a different role as a more forgiving person
2007-01-03 14:26:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I just call him Papa when i see him.
2007-01-03 14:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋