CDA REAL MEN CAMPAIGN

In the process of emerging from a morally corrupt government of the past and simultaneously trying to build a female friendly world, we have created a culture that is hostile toward males. Since before our political freedoms of 1994, males have been under siege by a culture that too often embraces the notion that men are to blame for all of life’s ills. Men are therefore depicted as a group, not seen as individuals and are branded bad or faulty by virtue of their DNA. In popular culture one hardly sees men portrayed as wise, courageous, strong, ethical or noble. In film and music, the norm is to see men typically cast as dolts, fools and deadbeats or even worse, as rapists, bullies or dictators. One would believe from the media, that men, who are gentlemen, stand by their family, are smart and firm yet caring, are the exception to the rule. The popular man in the media today, shaves the hair off his body, wears a designer earring and smells like a perfume factory. And of course does yoga. And all the while, wearing so much gel in his hair he forms an environmental problem all on his own. And of course, if the media is anything to go by, the only sensitive caring men with a sense of humour are all homosexual. Amidst this new found political freedom, marinated in a valueless, morally corrupt and agenda driven media, men have lost their way. Caught in between desiring to be true men and aspiring to the new false role models of the media, they have floundered in indecision. And society is paying the price. Fatherless families, increased corruption, lack of integrity and a culture of non accountability are all symptoms. And despite the fact that the reason for all of this change was to protect woman, a dramatic increase in rape, one of the most despicable crimes ever.   This campaign seeks to restore the values to men that makes them real men. We seek to take political correctness and throw it wear it belongs – in the trash. If we are to save our families and communities, it is a time for honesty and not new age gibberish. It is time to provide the true measure for men and be honest when they fall short.   And if that means telling some men in their pink floral shirts and pointy shoes that they look ridiculous then so be it. Where are these quasi cross dressers when the real men are walking the streets at night as part of their community watch. Who needs to Loreal pasted faces when real men should be playing in the dirt with their children – and if they don’t have their own, then with the many orphaned or underprivileged children who need it.   The concept of “Real Men” has been used in a few concepts over recent times and we all know the slogan “Real Men Don’t Rape.” But what else is it that men don’t do. And more importantly, what is is that real men SHOULD be doing. Sadly, this concept has also largely been missed within the Church, where men have simply been called upon to a large degree, to replicate the behaviour of women. The church's tendency to promote discipleship as merely becoming "nice guys" keeps men from embodying their God-given maleness. With its emphasis on comfort, nurture, and relationships—it offers little to stir the masculine heart, so men find church dull and irrelevant.   Additionally, Jesus himself is most often depicted as this softy, effeminate guy, almost hippie with long hair and a message of luuuuvvv. Truth is, He was well built (as Roman records show), muscled from carpentry work and had no reluctance in kicking the money seller from the temple – physically. Sort of guy you would like to have around in a fight. The kind of man, real men can relate to. And way beyond what William Wallace could do in Braveheart - he spat in the face of death. In light of this we embark on this journey of learning and sharing as we establish what God expects from men. Some issues will be simple – other more complex. Some quite controversial. Others might irritate some as we ask how a Real Man can vote for a party that supports pornography. Or put his cross behind a party that supports abortion – while still claiming to have family values. As we embark on this process of determining what a Real Man is and embedding these values back into society, we ask that you would participate. Begin to raise your children to become real men one day. Praise your husband when he does what men should do. Let us know what characteristic you think should be included. And spread the word. Check back soon, as we collect people's inputs and articles for discussion