The Dissenter

The Dissenter

Share this post

The Dissenter
The Dissenter
Where Are the Real Men in This World? Please Stand Up.

Where Are the Real Men in This World? Please Stand Up.

Jeff's avatar
Jeff
Jul 19, 2024
∙ Paid
24

Share this post

The Dissenter
The Dissenter
Where Are the Real Men in This World? Please Stand Up.
12
3
Share

Have you ever wondered what kind of world would outlaw climbing trees? A world where adventure is deemed hazardous and curiosity is punished. This is exactly where we find ourselves—a bizarre world where boys are no longer allowed to be boys, let alone grow into men. The very essence of masculinity is branded as toxic and dangerous. How did we get here?

The reality is, well, real—feminists, Marxists, and militant queers have coalesced into a nearly indomitable force, intent on reshaping masculinity in their own image.

These new ideological dogmas aren’t actually new, nor are they merely passive currents. They are aggressive, relentless rip tides seeking to wash away any semblance of “toxic” manhood upon which civilizations thrive. The result is a culture that devalues real men and seeks to mold boys into something they were never meant to be.

Thankfully, the Scriptures offer an anecdote to this cultural insanity. The Apostle Paul’s exhortation in 1 Corinthians 16:13 is clear: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."
But can you imagine a more reviled message in today's society?

This simple biblical directive is now viewed as a radical manifesto, a call to arms against the pervasive feminization of our culture. Yet, this is exactly what we need—a revolutionary return to biblical masculinity, to the virtues of strength, courage, and faithfulness.

Imagine a boy in today's public school system. From a young age, he is taught that his natural inclinations towards adventure, competition, and leadership—and even his natural acknowledgment of his own biological distinctions—are somehow wrong. He is encouraged to suppress these traits in favor of more 'acceptable' behaviors.

What happens to a society when its men are neutered before they even reach adolescence? It crumbles under the weight of its own cowardice and confusion.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Jeff Maples
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share