Titles

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Originally Posted by Singrkel

I would feel wierd if I didn't call my pastor Brother or Pastor or some people I'm not well associated with in the church. I do feel it's respectful, I guess, but more for me is talking to someone that I am not buddy-buddy with. Kinda like you would address an aquaintance. I kinda like it when I hear kids calling their elders Mr. or Mrs. It sounds like they are polite. I was kinda taught that as a kid, too. If it's someone I am really close to, then no I'm not callin them by a title. I guess it's all where you are comfortable and what kinda relationship you have with the person.

I guess I have to agree with you on this yet my thought is more towards those that insist upon being called one thing or another. I had a man get very upset with me for NOT calling my dad and brother Bro Jacks when I was younger. That turned me off to the whole idea of it. I do feel that for people you do not really know you should be more formal but when you know someone or you are friendly with them why the continual use of the titles WE give them. I do not think it is a Biblical mandate to do such is it?