[SkyDancer]

"Matthew 23:6-9 reads, "They (the scribes and the Pharisees) love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven."

In other words, to me, Yeshua was saying call no man "Father of Creation" - so calling a priest father is just a form of respect as in Father Brown for instance ....

[Salvation]

Christ was addressing the deeds of the Pharisees. This has nothing to do with priests.

[GreyFriar]

Yep, a sign of respect, just like Reverend, Deacon, Elder, or doctor. I must admit I’ve wonder about whether or not some Protestant televangelists actually thought of themselves as needing to be worshiped as “father the creator” rather than being just another servant of Jesus and His Holy Father.

To me the more important question is why, in the US Marine Corps they call all the Chaplains, “Padre” whether the chaplain is Catholic or Protestant.

[Grateful2God]

"In other words, to me, Yeshua was saying call no man "Father of Creation" - so calling a priest father is just a form of respect as in Father Brown for instance .... "

In Italy, a priest is referred to as "Don" a title of respect; in France, "M." That is, "Monsieur" same thing.

[Iscool]

"Matthew 23:6-9 reads, "They (the scribes and the Pharisees) love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven."

In other words, to me, Yeshua was saying call no man "Father of Creation" - so calling a priest father is just a form of respect as in Father Brown for instance ....

So others who do not develop your private interpretation may be going around calling other men Father of Creation???