Quote Originally Posted by ISAtlanta300
But if you were adopted and he was not your biological father, you would still call him 'father', right?


It is more an out of 'respect' thing than anything. something that symbolizes unity and family, you know.. like the church being a "family" where everyone is the same and there would be no prejudice. Also the priest would take on the 'fatherly' role of guiding, advice etc.
see post #7

i agree
+1 to you