Is Masculinity a Thing of the Past?

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I read it quickly. What does "single status acceptable" mean?

fornication is okay....

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I did. There are varying degrees of all those characteristics listed. To what degree a man is some of those things would make a difference as to whether or not I thought it was a good characteristic. But in general outside of a few exceptions most of those characteristics help define "masculinity" for me.

Gotcha - - I probably read more into the meanings than I should have. I never want anyone that is demanding, egotistical or stoic (probably has to do with my past experience.)

[berkeley]

PP, I was kidding!! lighten up!!

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Berkeley

PP, I was kidding!! lighten up!!

Okay. see smiley

[J-Roc]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Okay, seriously, what is your idea of manliness?

Stepping into the octagon to settle our differences?

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Taken from Wikipedia:

Janet Saltzman Chafetz (1974, 35-36) describes seven areas of masculinity in general culture:

Physical -- virile, athletic, strong, brave. Unconcerned about appearance and aging;
Functional -- breadwinner, provider for family as much as mate
Sexual -- sexually aggressive, experienced.
Emotional -- unemotional, stoic, don't cry;
Intellectual -- logical, intellectual, rational, objective, practical,
Interpersonal -- leader, dominating; disciplinarian; independent, free, individualistic; demanding;
Other Personal Characteristics -- success-oriented, ambitious, aggressive, proud, egotistical; moral, trustworthy; decisive, competitive, uninhibited, adventurous.

Do these characteristics adequately describe the persona of a Christian man?
Are "real" men a thing of the past? Is Islam attractive to men because of its emphasis on male dominance? Has Christianity feminized the modern man with its emphasis on feelings and emotion?

What is your idea of manliness?

All of the bold above + he is the childrens' and my protector & has proven to be so. And he loves Jesus. He's consistent, helpful, caring. He's fun and kind. And much more!

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Quite an improvement.

Hey Daniel, I was reading that those Muslim guys can have up to four wives right here and now!!!!!!!!

Whew!

I'd settle for one...

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Only when I make my pilgrimage to Mecca ... ya like??

Yes but do you know why its white???? Why not stripped??