[verga]

Yep “You have one father, who is in heaven” That is a very clear statement.

And your male parent is your......

[GeronL]

Dad

well, he says he is my ghost dad

:p

[metmom]

Taken in context, something I realize that most Catholics know precious little about, Jesus is telling His disciples not to address any religious leader by the title of *father*.

But of course, since the Catholic church has chosen to blatantly disregard this direct and clear command of Jesus Himself, they have to find some convoluted rationalization to excuse their disobedience.

And really, even if Jesus meant that no child should call his father *father*, does that excuse the disobedience of the Catholic church in this matter? Sorry but I highly doubt, *Well everyone else does it* is going to pass muster with God when He asks why you disobeyed Him.

And your male parent is your......

That argument is one borne of sheer desperation.