Sons of Patriarchy It's Only a Matter of Rank
Jan 20, 2025
Zach Wagner, Director at the Center for Pastor Theologians and author of Non-Toxic Masculinity, discusses the dangers of patriarchal frameworks and the pressure they place on men to perform masculinity. An anonymous woman from Oklahoma shares her harrowing experience with the toxic teachings of a Doug Wilson-influenced church, detailing how patriarchal doctrines wrecked her marriage. Together, they explore how patriarchy not only harms women but also entraps men in a performance-based identity, all while Wagner advocates for a gospel-centered view of masculinity.
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Tradition Becomes Invisible Authority
- Traditions can become invisible cultural water we swim in and then confuse with divine mandate.
- Peter Bell argues that long-held gender roles often shift from cultural practice to assumed theological truth.
Masculinity As Performance
- Patriarchy in this movement ties male identity to performance rather than being.
- Peter Bell notes men must 'act like men' instead of simply being male in their essence.
Resist Sex-As-Masculinity Narratives
- Reject narratives promising masculinity is proved by sexual conquest or guaranteed marital sex.
- Zach Wagner urges Christians to read Scripture beyond cultural promises and resist baptized idols of sexual satisfaction.
