2007-03-23 12:33:22 · 12 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Amen Sister!
2007-03-23 12:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe the church as a whole is a mother to each individual in the church.
2007-03-23 19:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by supertop 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Church is not our Mother; she is us, the body of all believers. The Church is the bride of Christ as woman is the bride of man. God is our Father, and if you have a particular need to think of His female counterpart, it is the Holy Spirit.
2007-03-23 19:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by tertiahibernica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I can see how you make that connection. If you are a Christian, I mean really born again- then you are somewhat "like" Christ. Jesus was 'fathered' by the Word of God. Mary was the vessel. Jesus was begotten because Mary "believed" what God said through the angel. Christians are "begotten" by the Word. That is, they believe what God said about Jesus, and the church (body of believers) is the vessel.
Edit: we are all children of God (Christians), and the church carries that message.
2007-03-23 19:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by Desperado 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Catholics call the Church "mater eclatistra" which means she is our mother and teacher. I am not sure though whether I got the Latin right, though.
Peace and every blessing!
2007-03-23 22:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I look at the church as the body of Christ composed of all my born again brothers and sisters as the Bible teaches.
2007-03-23 19:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, and that is about the last way I would consider any organization. My mom is my mom, nothing will ever replace her and what she did by bringing me into the world.
2007-03-23 19:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Charles V 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ever look at your church as a daughter or son, like me.
2007-03-23 19:37:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dear Midge , if you knew my mother you wouldnt be saying this lol
but i think you mean respecting her and visiting often ?
of course , if you belong to a church then that would be the thing to do
2007-03-23 19:38:27 · answer #9 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The most important thing is that God is your Heavenly Father!
2007-03-23 19:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋