[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.

[GeronL]

Yep. The question wasn’t even close to being valid.

[verga]

It has been my experience that most protestants truly lack the intellectual depth to be able to engage in theological debate of any significant depth.

Many of you claim to be Bible believers and like to sling verses around willy nilly with out fully appreciating the fact that it was Sacred Tradition that sorted through the various (20+) canons in use prior to the 5th century along side HUMAN reason guided by the Holy Spirit that did in fact discern the canon.

When confronted with a clear teaching of scripture (This is my body... This is my blood....) most of you resort to the most fantastic mental gymnastics and gyrations to try and refute/ ignore it, while still claiming to believe the Bible and saying the Catholics don't.

Give me a break