How do I explain and defend calling priests "Father"?

[littlebrother]

When confronted by our protestant family counterparts, what is our answer to be as to why we call our priests ‘Father’ when the bible said to call none father but God?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should assist you in better understanding the biblical basis of calling priests “Father”. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
Recommended Reading:

• [Why do Catholics call the pope “Holy Father”? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=134475)
• **[Why do Catholics call priests “Father” when Jesus said “call no man father”? (http://forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=30999) **
• [Call No Man “Father”? (http://www.catholic.com/library/Call_No_Man_Father.asp)