The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes

Is masculinity “toxic”?

That’s become today’s catchall charge against men. Books have appeared with titles like I Hate Men and Are Men Necessary?

How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey leads you on a fascinating excursion through American history to discover why the script for masculinity turned toxic—and how to fix it.

Pearcey then turns to surprising finds from sociology.

Religion is often cast as a cause of domestic abuse. However, research shows that authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. They have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America.

While domestic abuse is undoubtedly a pressing concern, Pearcey addresses it with compassion and sincerity. The sociological facts challenge negative stereotypes and highlight how Christianity can play a significant role in fostering healthier behaviors in men and fostering reconciliation between the sexes—an unexpected finding that has been substantiated through rigorous empirical testing.

Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America’s pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends.

She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey’s books have been translated into 19 languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity.