54- We are all brethren

The sixth objection

We are all brethren

Another anti-priesthood argument uses Matt 23:8, which emphasises brotherhood.

(Mat 23:8) "But you, do not be called 'Rabbi'; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren.

Responses to this objection

Yes! We all are brethren, as we are the descendants of Adam and Eve, Noah and Abraham. We are brethren of the same faith and baptism and we are all sons of the one, holy and apostolic Church.

Not withstanding all the above, remains a practical and theological questions