“Why is the superficial, legalistic approach of purity culture often so ineffective in curbing toxic masculinity in Christian men? Because it deals in a truncated, false gospel. Rules and regulations for sexual behavior don't make men new. Rather, the renewal of our minds and bodies by the Holy Spirit is the solution to the broken masculinity that plagues our culture and churches.” SexualityChristian LifeRecoveryRedemptionToxic MasculinityHealthy MasculinityPurity Culture Author:Zachary Wagner, Non-Toxic Masculinity
“Behind the podium, he had a glass of water, and he picked it up. The glass was crystal clear, as was the water. He put the glass to his lips, and filled his mouth with as much of the water as he could. Then he tilted the glass back into its upright position, and carefully let the water fall out of his mouth back into the glass. “Does anyone want to drink from this glass of water?” he asked the audience with confidence.” SexPurity Culture Book:The Dinner Party Source: The Dinner Party
“Both parties can consent to one-sided sex, but that should not be the bar set for a healthy relationship. Just because it's not rape doesn't mean it isn't dehumanizing.” SexSexualityChristian LifeConsentToxic MasculinityDehumanizationHealthy RelationshipsPurity Culture Author:Zachary Wagner, Non-Toxic Masculinity
“I'm sure you're thinking, "Is she honestly trying to claim she was indoctrinated into the patriarchy due to JC (son of God) and JC (Chasez) being in cahoots to love-bomb us via Scripture and/or song, causing us to believe these unrealistic highly respectful wholesome men need to save us, thus grooming us to be deferential and 'save' ourselves for them?" Yes, yes, I am. I'm not sure it's working, but these are the things I think about in my spare time. Is this conspiracy more or less believable than blue balls? I digress.” ChristianityPatriarchyPop CultureMillennialsPurity CultureLovebombing Book:One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In Source: One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In