27 Sep 2010
Oh, why do I bother even responding to yet another attack on masculinity? http://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/mohler/11638512/ Which was reflected in a milk toast neutral opinion. A scholarly approach and review that does nothing to inspire men to genuine masculinity but merely incites more philosophical debate between like-minded men like you. Like that’s going to inspire men to rise to the occasion!
Men and women are decidedly, inherently, genuinely different and have been since creation. Any moron can see that we're physically different, and anyone with common sense realizes that we are emotionally different. This begs the question then, why are we different?
Since I'm a man lets look at that first. I am 6 feet tall, 260 pounds, muscular, tattooed, and I ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle. When an injustice occurs to anyone in my presence, I am emboldened with a furious spirit to protect the weak and the innocent. I am a 49-year-old prison guard who currently works at Folsom State Prison in California. I have been in several physical altercations and know that I will be in more, and not just inside the prison walls. I am analytical, decisive, and logical. I am not inclined to be nurturing, nor sensitive. However, I am not a knuckle-dragging Neanderthal with never a thought for anyone else. I consider and value the opinions of my wife and the effects on others because of my decisions. I have a very deep relationship with my Father that is above all else.
Now, my wife is tiny, beautiful and decidedly feminine. She has a servant's heart and is very nurturing. She does not enjoy confrontation and likes it when I open the car door for her. The only way my wife could offer protection my way is in prayer. Fortunately, she does this every day for me. The concept of her defending me physically is as irrational as me trying to be nurturing.
The contrast between the two of us is foundational in our relationship. We understand and appreciate the differences in the genders.
I am sick and tired of the church telling men to rise up and become men again without telling them what that means! Without giving them the tools to do so, and not only that, but leading them down the wrong path. The church along with the world has emasculated the male gender. The church has done it by preaching, “turn the other cheek” without explaining what that really means. Should a man protect or not? Is a man given a warrior spirit or not? Is a man not physically equipped for combat? What about the movies “Braveheart” and Gladiator? What about Sunday football? Why are some movies considered “chick flicks?” Select the movie Braveheart, for instance. When a man watches a movie, he enjoys the intense fight scenes and the struggles between good and evil. When a woman watches the movie, she sees the knight in shining armor, the rescuer. I will turn the other cheek, for one reason and one reason only -- because of my faith. In other words, when I am being attacked because of my faith. Then I will turn the other cheek.
The world has contributed to the demise of the male as well by enacting stupid laws meant to protect citizens. Prior to these laws, a husband or father was allowed to do what is necessary to protect his family. Now, one must rely on the government for the protection. Young boys are told to sit still in school and labeled dysfunctional and given drugs to facilitate conformity. Boys need to be physical, that is just the way it is! They should not be expected to sit still like little girls.
For years I have asked myself why are women attracted to inmates? After careful observation, and many conversations with women about this topic, I've come to the conclusion that it's not the inmates they are attracted to, but the portrayal of power that they possess. Look back at the movie Braveheart again, and consider what I'm saying. Look around in church and ask yourself how many wives wish that their husbands were the Gladiator? Why is church attendance largely dominated by females? Because it is feminine! There are pretty pastel colors, flowers in the pulpit, and usually a picture of a wimpy, distraught, worn out Christ on or off the cross. Where is the Braveheart or gladiator in this? What about the worship songs? What about prayer and asking men to hold hands with other men? Men don't want to do this, nor should they be encouraged to, either.
To sum this up, there is a spirit within man to be a warrior. This spirit is attractive to females. This same warrior spirit can be used for good or evil, either way. It is still attractive to women. How many couples in church still have an exciting marriage? Not many, I assure you.
But don't just take my word for it let’s look at Jesus Himself or, What Would Jesus Do?
If we were to examine the character of Christ we would discover that He was not only gentle but courageous too. He definitely did not go along just to get along. With conviction and truth He stood firm and sometimes opposed. Everyone knows the meek and mild Christ. I seek only to shed light on the Jesus that no one ever talks about. The Jesus that overturned the moneychangers’ tables, the Jesus that stood between the accusers of the woman caught in adultery, and the same Jesus that when talking with Peter said ‘get behind me Satan.”
In those instances He was physical because of righteous indignation. He was protective while facing public pressure. Furthermore, He was not afraid to speak the truth.
I’m sorry, but I have never heard this part of Christ emphasized in church. Never have I heard a teaching that inspires men to be so. All I have heard is turn, don’t make a scene, and pray. Look around and see the evidence all around you.
However, I believe they have lost the know-how and the will from being beat up from the world and the church that has told men over and over to just be compliant. It is a deep-rooted, complex attack from every possible angle.
I seek to inspire and equip the body of Christ by giving men back their identity. The church has criticized many great people of the past. If they didn’t speak out, the Bible would still be in Latin and we would all be living in Europe as Catholics.
Nor, will I listen to any feminist crap. It makes me righteously angry because of its’ evil destruction. This is where I draw a line in the sand and walk the other way.
Furthermore, my wife and I are in ministry together to help women in abusive relationships. Not the normal physical abuse that we all are well too informed about, but instead, emotional and verbal abuse. My wife Cindy is an author, professional writer and counselor of abused women. Our website can be seen at www.hurtbylove.com
In Christ, Doug Burrell
Sacramento California
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