What would you say that scripture in the Bible means when is says to call no man father?
You say it can't mean what the Baptist preacher said it did, else we can't call our earthly father, father. What does it mean then?
To me it means don't give men titles on this earth based on their station, or holiness in mens eyes. To me "Pope" falls under this category. As does referencing the Pope as "Holy Father".But don't despair because so does "Reverend" Franklin.
Like "President" Bush.
Get ahold of yourself, man!