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New Pope..Pope means Spiritual Father
- Thread starter Awoon
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freethinker44
Well-Known Member
Even if they are protestant?
Do they claim to be Christian? Then yes protestants included.
I don't think so. I don't think those Christians that are not Catholic have done so in the past, so I see no reason why they would begin to do that now. Is there some reason that you think they would?
If Christ isnt divided as Paul says, (1 Cor.1:13) then why wouldnt ALL Christians acknowledge The Pope as their Spiritual Father?
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I guess you'd have to poll ALL Christians for the answer to that one.
I can only answer for what I think, and I wouldn't think they would.
What evidence do you have that the pope is a Christian let alone what evidence that he has earned the right to call himself the leader of all Christian
WyattDerp
Active Member
You might as well ask why don't they ALL reject the pope.. ?
Anyone who calls theirself a Christian is one.
WyattDerp
Active Member
By their fruits you shall know them or something. And although I don't really care enough to judge, dressing up in shiny robes always rubbed me the wrong way. So much focus on human ceremony and so many symbols and stuff.. it seems to be to Jesus what a mega mall is to a hot dog stand.
WyattDerp
Active Member
It was a straightforward question enough. No need to pester other people with it; I asked you, in response to what you said. Nevermind.
Koldo
Outstanding Member
sojourner
Annoyingly Progressive Since 2006
Not even Catholics claim the Pope as their "spiritual father." God is our spiritual Father. "Father, in Catholic tradition, is a title, not a relationship.
JayJayDee
Avid JW Bible Student
I could call myself a brain surgeon and fake some very convincing credentials, but heaven help the people I operate on.
Being a genuine Christian is a condition of the heart, not the performance of meaningless ritual or the mere profession of a faith.
freethinker44
Well-Known Member
The Pope is only relevant to catholic christians. There is no reason any protestant christian should call him their spiritual father.
Me Myself
Back to my username
Can you be a christian without calling yourself a christian?