Jesus and John Wayne Episode 3: Tender Warriors (The ’90s - ’00s)
The Holy Post
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Impact of the End of the Cold War on American Evangelicalism and Masculinity
The chapter delves into how the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s influenced American evangelicalism and the masculinity movement, leading to a period of reevaluation and questioning of traditional values. It explores the emergence of new ideologies and movements within evangelical circles like Promise Keepers and the purity movement, reshaping the perception of masculinity and Christian leadership to be more introspective and inclusive. The chapter also examines the shift towards a therapeutic culture in evangelicalism, influenced by societal changes like the transition to a service economy and the rise of self-help movements.
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