Soft Patriarchs, New Men: How Christianity Shapes Fathers and Husbands (Morality and Society Series)

In the wake of dramatic, recent changes in American family life, evangelical and mainline Protestant churches took markedly different positions on family change. This work explains why these two traditions responded so differently to family change and then goes on to explore how the stances of evangelical and mainline Protestant churches toward marriage and parenting influenced the husbands and fathers that fill their pews.According to W. Bradford Wilcox, the divergent family ideologies of evangelical and mainline churches do not translate into large differences in family behavior between evangelical and mainline Protestant men who are married with children. Mainline Protestant men, he contends, are "new men" who take a more egalitarian approach to the division of household labor than their conservative peers and a more involved approach to parenting than men with no religious affiliation. Evangelical Protestant men, meanwhile, are "soft patriarchs"—not as authoritarian as some would expect, and given to being more emotional and dedicated to their wives and children than both their mainline and secular counterparts. Thus, Wilcox argues that religion domesticates men in ways that make them more responsive to the aspirations and needs of their immediate families.

Politics & Social Sciences

BRAD WILCOX

W. Bradford Wilcox

Social Sciences

University of Chicago Press

In the wake of dramatic, recent changes in American family life, evangelical and mainline Protestant churches took markedly different positions on family change. This work explains why these two traditions responded so differently to family change and then goes on to explore how the stances of evangelical and mainline Protestant churches toward marriage and parenting influenced the husbands and fathers that fill their pews. According to W. Bradford Wilcox, the divergent family ideologies of evangelical and mainline churches do not translate into large differences in family behavior between evangelical and mainline Protestant men who are married with children. Mainline Protestant men, he contends, are "new men" who take a more egalitarian approach to the division of household labor than their conservative peers and a more involved approach to parenting than men with no religious affiliation. Evangelical Protestant men, meanwhile, are "soft patriarchs"—not as authoritarian as some would expect, and given to being more emotional and dedicated to their wives and children than both their mainline and secular counterparts. Thus, Wilcox argues that religion domesticates men in ways that make them more responsive to the aspirations and needs of their immediate families.

There are some things we do in the Church that we simply can't describe in one word. These words have not existed to describe our unique incidents or the feelings they generate - until now. Enjoy!!!

LDS Sniggles

Clark Smith

Bookcraft

Did you know that the war in heaven has shifted to earth - and you're in the middle of it? When it's hard to love, do you know how to get the "Angel" working for you? Do you know what is the most important thing? These and many other issues are sparklingly addressed here by twenty of the favorite EFY speakers.

Finding the light in deep waters and dark times: Favorite talks from Especially for youth

Religion & Spirituality

Vickey Pahnke

Mark Ellison

Varbara Barrington Jones

Suzanne L. Hansen

Steve James

Stephen Jason Hall

John G. Bytheway

Paula Thomas

Todd Parker

Christian Books & Bibles

The Super Baruba Success Book (GUIDEPOSTS)

Perry Enterprises

The 7-Day Christian: How Living Your Beliefs Every Day Can Change the World

Shadow Mountain and Blackstone Audio

Christianity is facing great opposition. No one is being thrown to the lions, but many followers of Christ face persecution because of their beliefs. At the very least, most know how it feels to end up on the wrong side of a politically correct conversation. More than ever before, we need believing and behaving disciples, men and women who are ready to stand up and stand together to change the world as early Christians did: one righteous choice at a time. Filled with personal experiences and insightful stories, this book emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with our values every single day, with practical suggestions for how to actually pull it off.

Because of Christ’s atoning sacrifice, the gift of grace is available to all. But how do we receive and use His gift, and to what end? Jesus Himself gave us the answer in His presentation of the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. Like many scriptures, the Beatitudes can be interpreted in multiple and diverse ways. In Blessed Are Ye, gospel scholars Brad Wilcox and Roger Wilcox explore these varied interpretations and examine possible connections between the Beatitudes, the first principles and ordinances of the gospel, and temple covenants. 
Featuring a straightforward examination of sacred scripture and prophetic counsel as well as practical ideas for application, this inspiring volume will guide modern-day disciples of Christ to view and value the Savior’s Atonement in truly meaningful and personal ways.

Blessed Are Ye

Roger Wilcox

Covenant Communications

Do you have a talkative student in your class? What about a daydreamer? Perhaps you have been assigned to an entire class of problem students. Brad Wilcox and Katie Van Dyke are concerned that too many teachers in the Church are unprepared for today’s classroom challenges. The result of that concern is Stop Struggling, Start Teaching, in which the authors draw upon years of valuable personal experience. Learn how you can improve your own classroom, alleviate stress, stop struggling, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes from the sacred responsibility of teaching.

Stop Struggling, Start Teaching

Katie Van Dyke

History

Cedar Fort. Inc.

After the death of Moses, the Lord spoke to and encouraged Joshua, commanding him to "be strong and of good courage...for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." (Joshua 1:9) In this modern day, President Gordon B. Hinckley, the Lord's mouthpiece on the earth, has challenged members of the Church, "to stand a littler taller, to lift out eyes and stretch our minds to a greater comprehension and understanding of the grand millennial mission of this The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints." He has told us that "this is a season to be strong. It is a time to move forward without hesitation, knowing well the meaning, the breadth, and the importance of our mission. It is a time to do what is right regardless of the consequences that might follow. It is a time to be found keeping the commandments....It is a time to be considerate and good, decent and courteous toward one another in all of our relationships." Indeed, this is a season for courage. Here, twenty favorite Especially for Youth teachers offer ideas and encouragement to young people who are seeking to be courageous and stand for truth and righteousness in an often wicked world. Timely articles on faith, prayer, morality, repentance, testimony and other topics important to youth are included in this collection of remarkable gospel-centered essays. Certain to inspire as well as entertain, this book will help young reader learn how to be courageous, valiant, and faithful in these latter days.

A season for courage: Favorite talks from Especially for youth

Matthew O. Richardson

R. Scott Simmons

Cindy Bishop Grace

Curtis Galke

Scott Anderson

Vivian R. Cline

Sue Egan

Ron Bartholomew

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