Friday, March 5, 2010

Where have all the Men gone?

Interesting title I know. But a valid question. And no I am not necessarily looking at this from a dating perspective, what I am about to say is just something I am noticing and it has been bothering me for some weeks. Ok, why is it that men no longer want to go to church? The past few weeks I have just noticed that the men in my age group are incapable of consistently participating in bible study or church.
And I am not trying to bash on the guys, but I am trying to convict them. Every week I look around and see a bunch of women....ESPECIALLY at bible study. There is usually only one guy at bible study, and he is there EVERY week. Why is it that there is just ONE guy? It really breaks my heart. I think something that is lacking is strong MANLY leadership in the Christian church. A common complaint I hear from guys is that church has become feminized...and I understand not wanting to go to something or participate in something that is not manly or even just not having "time" but cmon, those are excuses.
1. If you want it to be manly....well you're a man, make it manly, us women can't do it, and if no one else is stepping up, maybe YOU should be the one to step up.
2. You don't have time really? You MAKE time, this is your relationship with God and your duty to the church...yes your duty. Plus, us women, have busy lives too...I mean hello!?

Now let me clarify, this is not all guys in the church. Many many many men devote their time and energy to serving and to deepening their relationship with Christ, the problem is, I feel like a lot of the burden that those guys are carrying, should be shared with the ones who are being intermittent in their attendance. I am probably going to offend a lot of people with this post, but it really does get to me, because WE need strong male leaders in the church and men that show they are devoted to their faith. Maybe I am being unfair and maybe I am wrong, but at the same time, I think I do have valid points. And maybe too I just don't get it either because of how I was raised and how my father is. I saw him always devoting time to the church and being faithful in service and attendance, so it's odd to me to see otherwise.

I do apologize if I have offended, and if I have, maybe you should also take a look at WHY you are offended. Just a thought. Oh and please let me know if I am completely off base, I'd appreciate it.
Lovies.

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