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JUST
CALL ME "FATHER"
The debate concerning titles of clerics in the Church of Rome
and in certain areas of Protestantism, is an interesting one, for according to the
Catholic Church, only in recent years did the title "Father" come into being, for
ordinary parish priests. This is another point of evidence to the evolution of Roman
Catholicism:
"In English-speaking countries the title Father is now universally
given to all priests alike whether secular or regular in addressing them or as a prefix
to their surname, though formerly the secular clergy were invariably spoken
of as Mr. So-and so and addressed as "Sir" (A Catholic
Dictionary, St. John's Seminary, Wonersh, 1960, pg. 344.)
We at this ministry do not believe in clerical titles,
so we will normally address "clerics" in Christendom as "Mr," "Sir," "Brother" or
"Sister."
After witnessing a two-tier unbiblical priestly structure
in Catholicism for too many years, we are not content to enjoy it in Protestant and
Fundamental circles either.
All Christians are royal priests, therefore let us not seek
to elevate ourselves over one another, but rather humble and submit ourselves to one
another (Matt. 20:27;1 Pet. 2:9.)
JGB,
April 2006
(All Rights Reserved)
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