Why are they called "Father"??
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Without being nasty towards the Church, Jesus never said that he came to establish a Church in His name with a hierarchy of Brothers, Fathers, Cardinals, Bishops and Popes. The early 'true' Christians had no such hierarchy of power. The early Church was infiltrated by Simon Magus and his followers who introduced the ancient Babylonian Mystery Religion with its mysterious customs and traditions including the hierarchy of power.
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For an average occidental man kids mean HIS kids. Its a question of culture and it doesnt mean its a right way to think. Personaly i always thought that children have one mother and every male must be a father as it is wroteen in our DNA -this is scientific result of researches as in prehistoric times females were mother of their kids but any male had the obligation to feed and protect any child and usually he didnt know if this or that child comes from him or not. In our time there is a question of money and property. If you have children but for some reason no man -husband- it means that the man who stays with you must share with you and cover the cost of your children and take the whole responsability. Lot of men cannot accept this but in my opinion its wrong. Its too difficult to make a male understand that it doesnt matter finally who is the father and that the important is to help the mother to grow up her kids. Your question is really very interesting and touches one of the biggest tabous of our occidental societies. Anyway i m sure there are men that can think in a more honest and natural way. So dont worry i m sure there is somebody for you out there! Have a nice day!
973008
I'm not exactly sure what your question is but here is a reply about calling priests "father":\n\nIn context, Matthew 23:7-9 reads, "... And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven."\n\nThis is call for humility for those in leadership roles. Not to be taken literally.\n\nWe are not to deny our male parent and cut the Commandment to honor our father and mother in half.\n\nSome leaders in any church may fall into the same folly as the pharisees of Jesus' day.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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My only father, GOD, does love me and I know it because he tells me every day. I think he loves my brother Jesus more, though because he took him away from here and left me. But It's OK. He was too beautiful for this world. As am I. But somebody has to teach the babies and women are just better at it than men. Because of maternal instinct...^_^\n\n\n******************************************************\nP.S. "I AM" is just his nickname because you're not allowed to know his real name. I know it though.
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As a step father to two wonderful teenagers, I can say that there is not one person or paper that could convince them that I am not family.\n\nThese boys call me "Dad" because for all purposes other than biological....I AM! They don't know anyone else as their father. \n\nIt is rediculous that any state would not recognize a person who cares for and is completely responsible for a child as family. \n\nI would gladly support your petition and right to be recognized for what you are.\n\nGood luck and God Bless!
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This is really just a matter of word play; the words "mother" and "father" have different meanings for everyone, and have hundreds of historic, religious and social contexts to draw from. On strict definition, of course one can not be the other. But men and women, especially in todays society should not feel pressured into adhering to gender roles, and single parents can certainly raise their children by taking on the aspects of both mother and father.
1027553
whose so ever that called FATHER and MOTHER...
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They think that they need a unique name to show how special they and their offspring are. You can always tell how self obsessed a parent is by what they name their kid.They really need to think of the child's feelings.Every adult I know who has a "creative" name goes by their middle name or a nickname. Different/creative is as different/creative does. We remember Miles Davis for his musical talent, not because his name was Miles. How sad if the only interesting thing about someone is their name. They need to think that this cute baby is going to be 80 someday, which would make Gwyneth Paltrows daughter a Grannie apple someday! HA!\n\nThe one I dislike the most is "Brooklyn" That is a borough of NYC, Not a suitable name for a child! Beckham named his kid that. I guess it was a toss up between that and Bronx
1028731
Because that day belongs to the Fathers!!! duh
213704
Because their father's were like that towards their mothers, it's all they know. It's a never ending cycle. If they do find a decent guy, or if the abusive guy changes for the better, the girl will get uncomfortable w/the relationship and just leave.
1099007
A father is someone who gives enough love for his children, protects them, helps them when they need to and just gives the feeling that you can always count on him.
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♡I live in Japan and some of the words we use for "father" are "otousan" お父さん, "papa", "chichi" 父, "youfu" 養父  for foster/adoptive father. For "dad or daddy" the word "papa" is usually used. Hope this helps! Good luck learning Japanese. Gambate ne!♡
915798
Because these people did not go around calling Paul "Father"...it was symbolic....as he was an example to them and a teacher.
605466
To honour someone is to respect them, to trust them, and love them as well as for them to show the same for you. When you honour thy father and mother, you are giving them the highest degree of love and respect because they showed you that same love and respect. However, when this criteria is not met or the trust or love is broken to this degree, they no longer are your father or mother, at this point they lost all rights to call you 'son' or 'daughter'.\n\nOnce your mother or father reach this level, then they are no longer your parent(s), rather they are 'wicked' people who are doing 'wicked' things, then do not deserve honouring. \n\nWhen others claim that it is 'gods' plan so keep honouring them and god will punish them are full of it.\n\nLets see, those that believe this statement, have you been through mercyless beatings to where you lose consiousness day after day after day, have you been sodomised by an adult when you were 5,6, or 10 over and over again by your parents? Do you condone parents that purposely and knowingly kill their childern and have no remorse? \n\nIf you say that after this, you say you still need to honour them, then you are just condoning it and telling people that you believe the 'wicked' are just, and if you still say keep honouring them, why then, call people who get and those that perform abortions 'wicked' and 'evil'?\n\nBy condoning abusive parents with saying you still need to honour them even after repeated abuse, you are just saying you believe in child abuse, and believe that the child should stand there and take it, possibly until his/her untimely death.\n\nBy condoning this, why can't you condone abortion, at least it didnt make it into the world of oppertunity, hurt and christians that believe in child abuse. :)
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FATEHER AND SON - GOD GAVE US THE AUTHORITY TO BE HIS CHILDREN. THAT IS IF YOU ACCEPT THIS TRUTH AND TRUST IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST - HE IS FATHER AND WE ARE CHILDREN - SOME CHILDREN HAVE GONE STRAY AND FATHER IS WAITING FOR THEIR RETURN. YOU CAN HAVE  A GREAT CONNECTION WITH GOD TOO
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This is something that is causing great concern for me as a Pastor.\nThe concept of Jesus is God seems to me to be denying the Father.\nIf it is in reference to , Father, Son and Holy Ghost, saying it in that manner only serves to confuse the person you are talking to.\nAs a Pastor I worship God, the Father,  and serve HIS SON, Jesus Christ.
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The parents (and Godparents) determine the role of the Godparent.  No one else.  It can be different things for different people.  You need ask what (if anything) they expect.  \n\nTraditionally, Godparents had definite responsibilities.  They were a vital part of the child's religious training.  Many times they where expected to take custody of the child in the event of the death of the parents. Some Godparents were expect to help the child financially.  \n\nBelow is a link discussing the history, roles and duties of Godparent.  BUT ONCE AGAIN... check with the parents about what THEY mean by this title.