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Difference between God the Father and Godfather

God the Father —(in the Christian tradition) the first person of the Trinity:

  • All graphical representations of God the Father are to be disapproved.

godfather

1. a male person who presents a child at baptism:

  • For each male child to be baptized the rubric requires two godfathers and one godmother.

2. a leader of a criminal organization:

  • The youngsters are manipulated by a little band of experienced “godfathers” who make the plans but never risk their own lives.