Why do we call priests "father"?

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What is a good Catholic response to my mother-in-law, a Catholic, who says that the bible prohibits calling anyone but God “father”?
 
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These links should be helpful in 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 directly.
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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”?
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Call No Man “Father”?
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