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When a boy cries, his father trains him in the way of the ancients. He is taught to “man up” and rejects anything feminine in his life. Thus he begins the process of becoming a man in the image of his culture. This transformation comes at the expense of his own calling to be in God’s image. However, men and women were both created in this divine image and were meant to live in harmony rather than enmity. Recently, influential Christian writers and leaders have suggested that men have become too “feminized” and need to return to their calling to be “real men.” Clark believes that this “new masculinity” is indeed a return to the way of the ancients. Drawing from his experiences as a minister, sexual and domestic violence advocate, and community leader, Clark suggests that Jesus came to redefine masculinity and resist the cultural view of manhood, power, and oppression.

“Are men to be strong, tough, and raging? Or compassionate, empathetic, and caring. Ron Clark takes you through Biblical and cultural history providing a thought provoking case for what real manhood is. This book will definately challenge you to think through whatever paradigms you may have instead of simply accepting the status quo.”
Eric and Jennifer Garcia, Founders Association of Marriage and Family Ministries

“Ron Clark is one of the leading voices among male clergy in the struggle to end men’s violence against women and children.  This book contains all of the qualities of courageous honesty, wisdom and humility that make him such an effective educator and leader.  Women and men  – inside and outside of Christian communities — will find great insight and compassionate teaching in these pages.”
 Jackson Katz, Ph.D., creator of the video Tough Guise, and author of The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help.

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