Are Catholics bound to respect religious titles of Protestants?

[MartinJordan]

I think giving the proper respect due to a person one must comes first. After all respect isn’t the same as adoration. Whether it be a bishop of the Anglican church or even say an imam of a Mosque or a President of a country or say Professor of a University, etc.

One I think should address them accordingly as they would like to be addressed. Perhaps one can consider to avoid pride getting in the way and focus on the gifts of the Holy Spirit like Wisdom which relates to Charity. It would be best this way.

So in this case Most Reverend will be quite appropriate.

MJ

 

[TEPO]

Sir would be most appropriate.

 

[MartinJordan]

Sir would be most appropriate.

If you truly believe it is being charitable then maybe he won’t mind.

MJ

 

[John_Lazarus]

“Sir” has the advantage in English at least as being pretty universally used, at least politically. The POTUS is addressed as “sir” as are male royals. I stopped taking offense at that word when I resumed being a civilian. When I was in the army I was a sergeant … I.e., "Don’t call me ‘Sir’, I’m not an officer, I’m a man! "*

*Variations on the final Claus include, “I work for a living”, “My parents are married to each other”, etc.

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[Jerry_Westerby]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

its “Canterbury”.

enough of the world hates already Christians, there’s no need to fuel animosity among ourselves with petty insults.

what would intentionally snubbing the Anglican archbishop do for you? what do you get out of it, personally, in calling his see “Banterbury”?

Westerby

 

[FrRob]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

Try turning the question on its head.

If a non-Catholic were to meet yourq bishop, or the pope, how would you want them to adress him?

Hopefull, you would address the religious leader of another person’s faith the way you would want others to address your religious leader.

Respectfully.

Even if it is the leader of a group that would REFUSE to be respectful of Catholic leaders, we ought to address THEIR leader with the respect we would hope they would show for OURS.

Application of the “Golden Rule,” really.

Whatever title is considered polite and appropriately respectful address.

Fr. Rob

 

[Bezant]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

As far as I’m aware Catholics aren’t obligated to address anyone by his title, even the Pope himself.

But considering it’s the done thing, I don’t understand why you wouldn’t call the Archbishop “Most Reverend” or the Pope “Your Holiness.” I hear they’re quite nice people.

 

[Usbek_de_Perse]

In the UK, Roman Catholics commonly refer to Anglican prelates as Dr., since they usually have earned doctorates. Some notable Roman Catholics call him Rowan.

You should note that the Archbishop of Canterbury (you need to do something about your typing) is His Grace, the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Rowan Williams (until it is someone else, and no, I am not looking forward to it being “her Grace”).

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

 

[Usbek_de_Perse]

Quite so, padre.

Indeed, we commonly refer to certain Iranian religious leaders as “Ayatollah” without necessarily believing that the gentleman in question is an “emblem of God”.

Without having to believe that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has any particular holiness, we can admit that he is a pretty cool guy.

Kind of like His Coolness, the Dude.

Try turning the question on its head.

If a non-Catholic were to meet yourq bishop, or the pope, how would you want them to adress him?

Hopefull, you would address the religious leader of another person’s faith the way you would want others to address your religious leader.

Respectfully.

Even if it is the leader of a group that would REFUSE to be respectful of Catholic leaders, we ought to address THEIR leader with the respect we would hope they would show for OURS.

Application of the “Golden Rule,” really.

Whatever title is considered polite and appropriately respectful address.

Fr. Rob

 

[aragonjohn1]

as a good friend of mine used to say " Priests are called father, doctor, or professor:

preachers are called reverend, pastor, or Professor.:dancing:

Shalom:bounce:
God Bless

 

[7_Sorrows]

It works both ways.

We would like the general public (non-Catholic) to address priests, nuns, brothers, bishops, Cardinals by their respective titles. Shouldn’t we afford them the same respect?

thank you. that is what i was going to say!

 

[7_Sorrows]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

if i ran into a rabbi from from a synagogue, i would address him as rabbi - not sir.
i would think if you ran into an anglican bishop or the Archbishop of Canterbury you would address them as Bishop or Archbishop. that is the title they hold and you should respect that whether you are Catholic, Baptist, Jehovah Witness, or 7th Day Adventist.

 

[TEPO]

Try turning the question on its head.

If a non-Catholic were to meet yourq bishop, or the pope, how would you want them to adress him?

Hopefull, you would address the religious leader of another person’s faith the way you would want others to address your religious leader.

Respectfully.

Even if it is the leader of a group that would REFUSE to be respectful of Catholic leaders, we ought to address THEIR leader with the respect we would hope they would show for OURS.

Application of the “Golden Rule,” really.

Whatever title is considered polite and appropriately respectful address.

Fr. Rob

I suppose you’re right after all, Father Rob. …And other posters here have also convinced me that this is probably true.

I’m okay with it -I guess I just have a deep rooted fear for people losing their faith in Catholicism, which I think can sometimes begin with small things and then grow larger and larger over time. I suppose I’m just being paranoid.

 

[codymack]

I believe you should out of respect. I call the Pastor of my grandmothers Baptist church “Brother” Bill. To me, he may not have substantial power or even be correct in his beliefs, but to others he does. So to disrespect his title is to disrespect all those who have given him that title.

-Cody Mack

 

[savior123]

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with respecting others religions and faith as long as it doesn’t hurt your own. In fact that’s the right and decent way

 

[stevekehl]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

Would you think it disrespectful if a Protestant addressed the Pope as “Benny?” Do your best to live at peace with everyone (Hebrews 12:14).

 

[Makko52]

This is a kind of random topic, but I haven’t really been able to find anything that touches on this at all (maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?.

I am Catholic. Let’s say I run into an Anglican bishop or something, let’s say the Archbishop of Banterbury. Do I need to call him “Most Reverend”?

It is interesting topic. I am a Non-Catholic i have catholic friends and frequently have meetings with Catholic Preists. I have a meeting next week in fact with a Pastor of a local Catholic Church. He addresses himself as “Father Mike” I do not address him by that title not out of disrespect but out of obediance to Jesus.

Mathew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
In that same chapter he aslo says not to be Known as “Rabi” or “Master”

 

[JoshuaNY]

I agree with what is being said, it is the respectful thing to do. One should be respectful and use the titles of an organization even if you dont agree with their beleifs.

I am a Lutheran and in most conversation I would refer to the Pope as “the Pope”. However, if I was in his presence I would most definitley adress him as Your Holiness. I do not agree with everything he beleives, but as the leader of the Catholic Church and what he represetns he deserves my respect.

The Queen of England has absolutely no power over me, and I would call her your Majesty to her face.

 

[JustaServant]

It is interesting topic. I am a Non-Catholic i have catholic friends and frequently have meetings with Catholic Preists. I have a meeting next week in fact with a Pastor of a local Catholic Church. He addresses himself as “Father Mike” I do not address him by that title not out of disrespect but out of obediance to Jesus.

Mathew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
In that same chapter he aslo says not to be Known as “Rabi” or “Master”

Ah jeeeze…

 

[JonNC]

It is interesting topic. I am a Non-Catholic i have catholic friends and frequently have meetings with Catholic Preists. I have a meeting next week in fact with a Pastor of a local Catholic Church. He addresses himself as “Father Mike” I do not address him by that title not out of disrespect but out of obediance to Jesus.

Mathew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
In that same chapter he aslo says not to be Known as “Rabi” or “Master”

How do or did you address your earthly father? I addressed mine as Dad, or Father. Was I violating Matt 23?

Jon