A non-Catholic ask why we call the Pope Holy Father

[thessalonian]

Mikeabele:

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That the term “Holy Father” is only given to God in the Bible does not mean that it is inappropriate to use it for anyone else.

“With this kind of logic on your side, you’ll fall for anything.”

Have you been over to my thread about Billy Graham and Altar calls yet?

Peace bro

 

[Milliardo]

mikeabele:

the disciples of Jesus Christ know only one Father, God. “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven” (Matthew 23:9).

Did you even bother to read the posts before you posted this?

Nor do we call anyone by the title “holy” except our God, for the Scriptures say: “Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy” (Revelations 15:4).

Asteroid’s post makes an excellent rebuttal to this. Though the Lord indeed is holy, it does not mean that we are not holy or not called to holiness; in fact, asteroid’s post makes this excellent point.

Where is the line between respect and worship

It’s more in the attitude and how one approaches it. As you can see, the attitude and line of thought of a Catholic approaching the bishop or Pope is more in line with respect than worship; i have yet to meet someone who would approach a bishop with an intent to worship him.

The pope invites and even expects such worship.

This is funny, and indeed even offensive.