The kind of men we need to father the next generation
Without the influence of strong, masculine men, society goes astray.
The Christian Post
Skip to main contentWithout the influence of strong, masculine men, society goes astray.
Jesus spent his whole life submitting to the will of his Father. If we're “Christian” men who follow Jesus, we need to submit as Jesus did. Our kids need to see us submitting to the Father.
In the long run, I would love to see the relationship between males and our educational systems improve. It is critically important for males to be positioned better — by the quality of their lives, including improving their schooling and parenting while helping them avoid destructive habits — to take advantage of what educational opportunities exist.
As Americans, we have all seen the societal changes and the destruction of almost every all-male institution, including the Boy Scouts. We have seen the promotion of effeminate men and demonizing of the masculine. Meanwhile, our primary competitors, China and Russia, are moving in the opposite direction by encouraging masculinity and deemphasizing feminine boys.
And what provoked the torrent of hate unleashed on Christians in this editorial? The audacity of Promise Keepers and Harrison for calling on men to come to AT&T Stadium to become better men, better husbands, better fathers, and better members of their churches and communities.
A notable Christian professional counselor has advised men to reclaim their “biblical masculinity” amid mounting attacks on manhood by the mainstream culture.
Many churches tend to present a "nice" and convenient Jesus, offering little in the way of manhood. But Parker Green, author of Way of the Violent, wants Christian men to see who Jesus truly is and how He exemplified strength and power through humility and sacrifice.