Why do some religions call a minister Father when the bible states that this is wrong? Matthew chapter 23 versus 9-11
2007-08-26 14:51:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because they are adhering to Man's law and tradition, over keeping true to the bible. These people will have their day.
2007-08-26 14:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I always wondered the same thing, but a catholic told me once the original word for the father in the bible is not the actual same as when we say father. Don't know if it makes sense, but they tried to explain it away, and also they say it as a sign of respect they said.
2007-08-26 21:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by dawnUSA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spicy n, why do you assume that every priest molests children? The number of priests involved in those terrible scandals represented a very small percentage of all Catholic priests.
Janni, I'm going to let the folks at www.catholic.com answer that one. Take a look at the link below:
2007-08-26 22:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by kcchaplain 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it says to call no man father.
2007-08-26 21:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by greenstateresearcher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do they do all the things that the Bible condemns? E.g., say prayers other than Our Father who art in heaven? Pray in public? Support war? Have popes and bishops roll in wealth? Etc etc?
2007-08-26 21:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There's an explanation here:
http://www.catholicapologetics.org/ap060800.htm#ap060802
2007-08-26 21:58:32 · answer #6 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i wonder that myself . and why do i go to a priest when he is sining by molesting children.? religion-they want believers but they dont give answers.
2007-08-26 21:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by spicy n 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋