The Theology Pugcast Men & Social Status, Women & College Debt, Hypergamy, and More!
Apr 22, 2024
Topics include women with college debt and low credit scores, men losing out to flashy guys with debt, changing culture's measurement of worth, historical perspective on men's alienation from church, shifting gender dynamics in the church, exploration of hypergamy and social status in relationships.
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Men's Alienation From Church
- Western Christianity has alienated men, according to Leon Podles.
- This alienation is not as prevalent in Eastern Orthodoxy.
Honor, Shame, Guilt, and Innocence
- Honor cultures are common globally, emphasizing shame and honor.
- The West uniquely focuses on guilt and innocence, potentially undermining men's need for affirmation.
Playground Fight
- C.R. Wiley recalls punching a bully as a child.
- This act of self-defense earned him respect among his peers, demonstrating the male need for proving oneself.