I just gave you a quote from Saint Paul that shows point blank that you are wrong.
I’m sure you don’t call your father Bob.
You’re the one saying SAINT PAUL, one of the apostles, is wrong. That’s not just arrogant, it’s heresy.
Why are you deflecting the teaching of the church for your interpretation of Scripture that is obviously lacking?
Here, read this before responding:
https://www.catholic.com/tract/call-no-man-father
No, I am not.
Jesus was talking about using titles like *Father*, *Rabbi*, and *Teacher* (Instructor) for religious leaders.
Catholics are the ones accusing Paul of disobeying Jesus and then they turn around and use it as an excuse to sin themselves. *Well, Paul did it, so that means we can get away with it, too.* is not going to fly with God for addressing your priests as Father ________ and pope (Just another term for father).
Taking the command in context does not preclude recognizing that children call their male parent *father*, nor does it preclude using it as an illustration to make a point.
It does prohibit calling someone *Father Paul* (which Paul was never called) or *Father John* or *Father Peter* or whatever name you chose to tack onto a title Jesus told you not to use and that is NEVER used in the NT. Ever.
By referring to these people as their spiritual sons and spiritual children, Peter, Paul, and John imply their own roles as spiritual fathers.
Whoa, there cowboy....it's a big leap from implying to meaning.
And in none of their writings do we see them write a letter from "Father Paul" or "Pope Peter".
Catholic answers....LOL!!!!