Many don’t like James Dobson, but I’m fine with him. I’m pretty sure it was him who defined masculinity this way:
1. A battle to fight.
2. An adventure to live.
3. A beauty to rescue.
I love that definition, and in addition, I’ve got three popular fictional characters who I believe show how to be an American “man”:
John Wayne (his tough, no-nonsense, good-guy characters)
Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor (smart, friendly, and unassuming)
Hugh Beaumont as Ward Cleaver (great Dad, mistakes and all)
And the real man? Jesus. Tough, focused, wise. Did what needed to be done, without variation. Up to, and including giving his life for us.
Not saying I’ve been able to live up to those standards all my life, but I actively try. It ain’t easy, but those are the characteristics my wife of 34 years loves. And she is very nice.
****Many don’t like James Dobson, but I’m fine with him. I’m pretty sure it was him who defined masculinity this way:
1. A battle to fight.
2. An adventure to live.
3. A beauty to rescue.****
There’s also the book, *Wild at Heart* by John Eldredge, who says the same thing.
And you know what?
Trump is doing the alpha male thing and while the MSM is pitching a fit, his popularity ratings continue to climb.
#109 Andy Griffith cheated on his wife and had multiple girlfriends during the show including the redhead who was his tv wife.