The Catholics call their pope, Holy Father.
In the whole Holy Bible, once the usage of Holy Father is found in John 17 : 11, were Jesus Christ, in his prayer, He called God.
Considering the teachings of Jesus Christ and His Apostles, who is to be called as Holy Father?
Answer sincerely.
2007-02-15 21:25:34 · 11 answers · asked by Jac Tms 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus Christ said I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. With out through me none will reach the Father in Heaven.
Then how could a pope be the way to Heavenly Father?
2007-02-15 21:40:16 · update #1
~ Good Question, Jac tms...
~ God... Jesus Christs' Father is the only one that qualifies for the title of Holy Father.
2007-02-15 21:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by James N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not catholic but when a person refers to the pope as holy father it is understood that he is just a man who is representing Christ. The Holy Father is a title of respect. Just as you would call your biological father, Father, the pope is considered the Father of the family of Roman Catholics. Holy, strictly speaking means separated. Separated from the world to the service of God.
I Cr 13;8a
I don't have a degree in Bible, so this is the best I can do right now.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-16 05:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it is becuse, somewhere deep within Mankind feel that all are sparks of Divinity.
Some sparks, perhaps are so intense that, it seems the light is more from these.
Perhaps the it is because the sparks of higher intensity are given some respect and reverence.
edit:-
When Jesus Christ said I, perhaps He meant the Fundamental I, not the egotistical I.
Fundmental I meaning all pervading Divinity, the Divine Light of Love THAT pervade Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit.
In that manner Pope as a Spark of Omnipresent, Divine Fundamental I can be a way.
2007-02-16 05:42:31 · answer #3 · answered by Indra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We share an eternal relationship with God,that's why God should be called Holy Father.But Pope is a precepor that show us the way to reach God,so he too is entitled to be called Holy Father.
This phenomenon is purely subjective though.
2007-02-16 05:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by Sheeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it matters. You can call a Pope or God Holy Father. Its the same thing like how you call a priest Father, and you call your own dad Father.
2007-02-16 05:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Language has changed and the bible has been translated.
Use a concordance that allows for Greek and Hebrew translation.
And I think it is sin to try and create disbelief in another mans religion (as long as that religion teaches love and not to kill others.) I think it is good enough to say I do not agree. BTW I do not agree with the Catholic Doctrines if your curious.
2007-02-16 05:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pope is a mere man like me.He need to receive Jesus Christ as his saviour,if not he will go to hell.This is to say that what the catholics say is wrong.
2007-02-16 07:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by patrick w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only God is the Holy Father..... But I don't waste my time condemning other people, I just leave it to God.
2007-02-16 05:28:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really have to ask?!! God is the Father!!
2007-02-16 05:30:32 · answer #9 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess - Mormon. Am I right?
2007-02-16 05:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by NONAME 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋