Crossword puzzle clue "like some unwed fathers"

characteristic of a priest

PRIEST, to ordain as one authorized to perform religious rites

to ordain as one authorized to perform religious rites

ABBA, a Syrian cloth of goat's or camel's hair; an outer garment made of it, also ABA, ABAYA

belief in God but rejection of religion

DEIST, an adherent of deism, belief in God but rejection of religion