The Toxic War on Masculinity
How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes
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Narrated by:
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Susan Hanfield
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Nancy R. Pearcey
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"Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, The End of Men, and Are Men Necessary?
How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey leads you on a fascinating excursion through American history to discover why the script for masculinity turned toxic—and how to fix it.
Pearcey then turns to surprising findings from sociology. Religion is often cast as a cause of domestic abuse. But research shows that authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. They have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America.
Yes, domestic abuse is an urgent issue, and Pearcey does not mince words in addressing it. But the sociological facts explode the negative stereotypes and show that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes—an unexpected finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing.
©2023 Nancy R. Pearcey (P)2023 eChristianWhat listeners say about The Toxic War on Masculinity
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- Jordan Thyer
- 04-01-2024
Timely and insightful.
This is thorough both historically, sociologically and theologically. Highly recommend for any workplace, church, or community leader. Especially valuable for fathers and mothers as they contemplate the role of a husband and father in the home and the challenges faced in this cultural moment which undermines the pursuit of healthy masculinity.
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- Richie
- 01-04-2024
Fantastic overview of modern masculinity
This is the best book on problems associated with masculinity in our culture. The last third of the book was fantastic and convicting. I now have a lot to consider in terms of growing in biblical masculinity and how to reject the cultural scripts of being a man.
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- Thomas Bassett
- 10-07-2023
The best book ever written on masculinity!
In 2022, I was blessed with the opportunity to undertake a course taught by Nancy R. Pearcey centered on the developing manuscript for her new book The Toxic War On Masculinity. As is the case with all her work, it is magnificent and cuts to the heart of things. Scholarly and comprehensive, she gives much needed clarity, shedding light on surprising facts about the history of concepts of masculinity, showing how the predominating ethos for manhood in the western world degenerated so badly and carving a road for the recovery of a healthy, biblical masculinity.
In Part One, Pearcey sheds light on the impirical studies of evangelical Christian families that have, until now, been hidden away in the sociological journals. Surprising as it may seem to the secular world at large, sociological studies find that men who practice a God-centered, biblical conception of masculinity test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. Furthermore, they have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America. Our culture desperately needs men who understand that the family has transcendent value; men who understand that their strength is given to them in order to take care of, provide for, protect, serve and lead their families in submission to Christ. The Christian worldview gives men a powerful incentive to reject toxic conceptions of masculinity rooted in dominance and misogyny and instead embrace a masculine ethos rooted in familialism.
In Part Two, Pearcey takes readers on a sweeping journey through American history. This comprises most of the book, and it is utterly brilliant! This is a one of a kind, wholly unique literary work. The history uncovered in these pages will be surprising and new to most readers because very few books have been written about the history of concepts of masculinity. I was amazed to learn just how much the West has absorbed negative assumptions about masculinity rooted in 19th century secular thinking (Darwinism/Social Contract Theory) and the fragmenting impact that the Industrial Revolution had on the family and male identity. In a similar vein to Pearcey's book Saving Leonardo, The Toxic War On Masculinity is full of pictures and classic artwork that brings the content to life and makes it tangible. This book is an engaging visual journey through history, weaving together data, philosophy, theology and classical literature. A rare and invaluable form of historical analysis, The Toxic War On Masculinity is a shining beacon of intellectual integrity and true scholarship.
In Part Three, Pearcey addresses domestic violence. Relying on contemporary research undertaken by prominent sociologists, Pearcey gives an unbiased overview of domestic abuse today. Honest and raw, she minces no words in showing just how desperate the problem of abuse has become. Weaving together sociological studies, anecdotes, theological insight and her own personal story with abuse, Pearcey makes the compelling, imaginable and persuasive case that Christianity has the tangible power to overcome toxic behaviour in men and heal abuse in families. The Toxic War On Masculinity lays bare the core of the domestic violence issue: The problem isn't masculinity but rather a toxic conception of masculinity that has been decoupled from virtue. Abuse is so prevalent today because many men have accepted an unhealthy, truncated view of manhood rooted in secular thinking. The Toxic War On Masculinity reintroduces to this lost culture a form of masculinity rooted in chivalry, virtue and honour. It carves a pathway to recovering a masculine ethos linked to the true, the good and the beautiful.
For me, the big takeaway from this book is that contrary to today's narrow, truncated and oftentimes demeaning assumptions about masculinity, it is not toxic, let alone synonymous with immorality. Biblical masculinity is inherently good and synonymous with virtue. We should be grateful for Christ-like men, for it is in the figure of Jesus Christ where we find the true embodiment of masculinity as God designed it. A book has finally been written that roots masculinity in the 'right worldview' as the great theologian Francis Shaeffer would say.
The world has never been more misled about what it means to be a man. Christians and non-Christians alike should read, study and master this book. It truly is the best and most important book on the subject of masculinity ever written.
"Men do not find their true self by escaping from relationships and riding off into the sunset like a lone ranger.
They find their authentic manhood in their core relationships: to God, their wife, their children, their extended family." - Nancy Pearcey
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-08-2023
Really objective and backed by data
Really good book which is objective and is backed by scripture and data. I really loved that it's looks at both the men and women and the roles they play in the family and in particular the role of the man. 5his us really well thought out and presented. awesome book!
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- Cat
- 15-10-2023
Excellent book, learned new things
I learnt about history of this issue in America, but also relevant to other countries. Some of this history of shared work in the home never heard of before. Lot of things to think about and in terms of how churches too can do a better job of reaching and helping men.
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- Craig Pinel
- 13-07-2024
outstanding research
Pearce is a superb author making claims supported solidly by data. An outstanding gifted author.
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