In taking notice of some of the data publicized by various academics, it appears that there's another factor also at play in the mix. There is a measurable and growing divergence in worldview between men and women. I think some of what we're observing is that phenomenon in the mix. It raises a whole other set of questions for how we all work together in healthy ways.
For one example, I was reading Dr. Ryan Burge ("Graphs on Religion") recently, and he mentions the 'gender gap' in a number of his statistical studies. One major divergence between men and women is in political worldview. Another is engagement in religion, where for the first time in a generation men are surpassing women. Other issues are also appearing, economic views, education, etc.
Different academics have different defining criteria, so it can be hard to summarize. But it all seems to gravitate around issues with the level of acceptance of post-modern ideology, particularly as it gets into more niche areas of more 'progressive' ideology and practice. That's where the gap seems to be more pronounced and hence social / interpersonal tension.
Well said. Thanks for saying the quiet (embarrassing) part out loud. Weakness struggles to respect strength for a host of reasons. Your analysis of what’s happening on the public stage is spot on. I mean really, the President of the United States feels the need to describe Taylor Swift as “no longer hot” and no one finds that unusual? And more importantly, others can take that as a cue to pile on with more opinions about a pop star (who is amazing on any scale one chooses to use). Keep poking at these puffed up, weak, pathetic men who can’t keep their jealousy from influencing their opinions. Good stuff!
Thanks, Steve! It truly is abhorrent. Can you imagine Obama or George W or ANY other POTUS concerning themselves with a pop artist? And on X? It's unbelievable to me. I keep thinking we will wake up from a bad dream.
Every time a man calls Taylor “no longer hot,” it just shows how fragile his sense of power really is. That is jealousy pretending to be critique. The Kelce brothers flip the script by showing real strength. Men who do not shrink in the presence of a powerful woman but celebrate her out loud. That is the kind of masculinity our sons deserve to see. Thank you for tying pop culture, politics, and church dynamics together with clarity.
This was my first time watching New Heights. I grinned through the whole episode and even after it unexpectedly cut off.
Why?
It was delightful to see Travis and Jason celebrating her and hanging on every word. Travis obviously admires her, but Jason's admiration was unexpected in the best way.
They are standing on a mega-platform 1.3 million watching live. What would be possible if men hyped the women around them in similar but smaller ways? What could it look like if men and women collaborated-way before the 14 Grammys, record-breaking tour and billionaire status demanded attention? I'm here for the Kelce brother's example. More of this please!
In taking notice of some of the data publicized by various academics, it appears that there's another factor also at play in the mix. There is a measurable and growing divergence in worldview between men and women. I think some of what we're observing is that phenomenon in the mix. It raises a whole other set of questions for how we all work together in healthy ways.
Thanks Nathan. How would you summarize the divergence in worldview between men and women? I am not sure I know what you're referring to.
For one example, I was reading Dr. Ryan Burge ("Graphs on Religion") recently, and he mentions the 'gender gap' in a number of his statistical studies. One major divergence between men and women is in political worldview. Another is engagement in religion, where for the first time in a generation men are surpassing women. Other issues are also appearing, economic views, education, etc.
Different academics have different defining criteria, so it can be hard to summarize. But it all seems to gravitate around issues with the level of acceptance of post-modern ideology, particularly as it gets into more niche areas of more 'progressive' ideology and practice. That's where the gap seems to be more pronounced and hence social / interpersonal tension.
Well said. Thanks for saying the quiet (embarrassing) part out loud. Weakness struggles to respect strength for a host of reasons. Your analysis of what’s happening on the public stage is spot on. I mean really, the President of the United States feels the need to describe Taylor Swift as “no longer hot” and no one finds that unusual? And more importantly, others can take that as a cue to pile on with more opinions about a pop star (who is amazing on any scale one chooses to use). Keep poking at these puffed up, weak, pathetic men who can’t keep their jealousy from influencing their opinions. Good stuff!
Thanks, Steve! It truly is abhorrent. Can you imagine Obama or George W or ANY other POTUS concerning themselves with a pop artist? And on X? It's unbelievable to me. I keep thinking we will wake up from a bad dream.
Every time a man calls Taylor “no longer hot,” it just shows how fragile his sense of power really is. That is jealousy pretending to be critique. The Kelce brothers flip the script by showing real strength. Men who do not shrink in the presence of a powerful woman but celebrate her out loud. That is the kind of masculinity our sons deserve to see. Thank you for tying pop culture, politics, and church dynamics together with clarity.
Thanks for your encouragement! I agree with you
This was my first time watching New Heights. I grinned through the whole episode and even after it unexpectedly cut off.
Why?
It was delightful to see Travis and Jason celebrating her and hanging on every word. Travis obviously admires her, but Jason's admiration was unexpected in the best way.
They are standing on a mega-platform 1.3 million watching live. What would be possible if men hyped the women around them in similar but smaller ways? What could it look like if men and women collaborated-way before the 14 Grammys, record-breaking tour and billionaire status demanded attention? I'm here for the Kelce brother's example. More of this please!
YESSSSS