Masculinity & Religion

Religion was always meant to lead us to spirituality… But somewhere along the way, the structure of religion has seemed (in my opinion) to have separated us from the spirit within us. Faith became routine and belief became a doctrine. Our quest for a deeper connection turned into a list of rules that shame us. I am definitely not saying that religion is all bad, it's not. At its best, religion helps instill discipline, build community, and shape habits that uplift the soul. But when it becomes just another system of control, it loses its power. Because true faith, real spirituality, is between you and God, not your pastor, priest or your denomination.

If we look to the life of Jesus, not the religion that was built after him, we see a man who served. A man who endured all things to protect those around Him. A man who showed us what God looks like when He walks the Earth. The Creator speaks through your conscience, your pain, and your actions. Life’s experience and your perception towards it is how spirituality enhances.

There’s still value in religious rituals if they build self-discipline, cultivate virtue, and deepen your sense of purpose. But if they strip you of your ability to think for yourself, to act with authenticity, or to stand up for what's right... you’ve lost the point. The Bible says, “The meek shall inherit the Earth.” But meek does not mean weak. Strength is the ultimate virtue AND we’ve taught men to be passive, naive, harmless… And then we wonder why people feel lost, angry, bitter. Victimhood has become a way of life for too many as they were never taught how to struggle, to stand tall, and to carry a burden with pride.

“You should be a monster, and then learn how to control it.”

- Dr. Jordan Peterson (my favorite quote by him)

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Look, masculinity is not the problem, it's the solution. Masculinity at its finest must be tempered, controlled and strong. A man who cannot protect himself or others is not virtuous, it’s the opposite. A weak man is vulnerable to predators and he is a risk to everyone he loves because strength without control is chaos. But weakness in the face of danger is just as deadly. To be a man is not to dominate… It's to serve with honor, to protect with courage, and to walk through life with the quiet confidence that you are capable of all things. A man takes on responsibility and does it requiring no applause because it’s who he is... Life has the potential to break you and crush your illusions but if you’ve built yourself up physically, mentally, and emotionally, then you will endure all things. The act of enduring, overcoming, is where self-confidence is born, it is the act of doing the hard things when no one’s watching.

Too many “masculine” men today are just little boys trapped in big bodies, masking their trauma with arrogance. Real men are forged in fire, not comfort. They choose purpose over pleasure. And if you’ve been through hell and still have love to give, then you are exactly what the world needs right now.

“An extraordinary life comes from our choices and actions.”