Richard V. Reeves, who has become an outspoken voice for boys, had some insightful observations about the election, in his blog  entitled, “Memo to Dems: Don’t blame sexism,” with a subtitle, “Or it will be longer than four years in the political wilderness.”  He is rather blunt when he points out, “If the Democrats conclude…

John Halsey Wood Jr. from Wake Forest University wrote an interesting substack on the recent election, exploring how traditional gender dynamics influenced the 2024 presidential election, noting that “Masculinity [was] indicted by association.”  He goes on to offer his hypothesis: “The political differences between men and women in the ’24 election stem from the different…

The recent election has exposed a gender gap in our culture.  Mary Eberstadt wrote a very concise article in First Things on this subject.  She begins by observing, “Red and blue Americans are locked in a hostile custody battle” with an awareness that”the gender gap has never been wider.”  The Wall Street Journal reported in…

As expected there has been a great deal of discussion regarding the results of the election.  Personally the results have confirmed views I have expressed on masculinity.  Of special interest to me are the voting trends of young men and male minorities.  While I have remained steadfast in my neutrality, due to the deep political…

Chapter 12 of Ezekiel records two dramatic prophecies.  The first (3-16) is an enactment of God’s people going into exile.  The second (17-28) dramatizes the stress that is experienced by the impending disaster.   In verse 18 the Lord informs Ezekiel, “Son of man, tremble as you eat your food.  Drink your water with fear, as…

I am writing this blog on Sunday night (the 3rd of Nov.) before the aftermath of the elections.  I am writing to warn men who read this blog to have godly restraint in the days to come.  The enemy has stirred up anger and hatred to a fever pitch in the media.  Men need to…

This is the title of an article in First Things by theologian Peter Leithart.  I marvel how spiritually astute theologians  can express their thoughts in such a concise and profound manner.  I found this to be true of Leithart’s discussion of sexuality.  I hope I can do justice to his very insightful article in this…

My journey as a follower of Jesus, in the fourth quarter of my life, has been influenced by the Carmelite spiritual stream of the Catholic Church, especially St John of the Cross.  I have needed help to making St John relevant in my life.  I have found help in the person of Fr. Donald Haggerty…

Axios Twin Cities had a very disturbing online article entitled, “Right to lie.”  They were dealing with the issue of “why campaign lying is generally legal.”   As the campaigns attempt to sway voters during this campaign season, politicians will “face few, if any, legal consequences for stretching the truth or telling outright lies.”  Voters are…

Matthew 7:1-3 reads, ” Do not judge, or you too will be judged.  For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and  with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  The Message translation makes clear a critical spirit is the result of judging other people. “Don’t pick on…