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Young men are searching for identity in all the wrong places, which is why the Church must call them back to their God-given purpose and show them that true masculinity isn’t found in the extremes of culture but in the way of Jesus Christ.
Modern men are lost. A cultural identity crisis has left them wandering in a fog of confusion, searching for something — anything — that makes them feel valuable and respected. Enter Andrew Tate, the self-proclaimed alpha male of the Internet, who has soared to fame by tapping into this void.
Tate’s message? Be strong. Be rich. Be unapologetically dominant. And while his rhetoric resonates with a growing number of disillusioned young men tired of being told they’re “toxic,” his vision of masculinity is little more than a polished con. It’s all style, no substance — a flashy veneer hiding an empty, even destructive core.
However, the harsh reality is that men aren’t gravitating towards Tate because they desire to exploit or deceive others. They’re drawn to him because, for decades, our culture has vilified masculinity, equating strength, discipline, and leadership with oppression.
And sadly, the Church hasn’t done much better. Rather than providing men with a muscular, Christ-centered definition of manhood, we have emphasized gentleness over grit and compliance over courage. The result? A generation of men disconnected from their God-given identity.
Let’s face it, the modern world loves to mock men. This message is relayed constantly: Manhood is a problem that needs to be solved — from clueless sitcom dads who can’t screw in a lightbulb to classrooms that stifle boys’ natural energy. Strength? Toxic. Leadership? Oppressive. The cultural pendulum has swung so far that men are now apologizing for existing.
And it’s not just culture. The Church has also played a role. In trying to correct the sins of past abuses, some churches have overcorrected, feminizing the faith to the point where men no longer feel like they belong. Sermons about “meekness” dominate, while Christ’s courage barely gets a mention in the face of opposition. The result? Men leave. Or worse, they check out entirely, spiritually and emotionally.
Tate’s rise is no accident. He’s the product of a culture that has demonized manhood and a Church that didn’t defend it. Tate’s appeal is simple: He tells men to reject passivity, embrace discipline, and take control of their lives. It’s a message that men are desperate to hear.
But here’s the catch: Tate’s vision of masculinity is counterfeit. It’s all about power without purpose, wealth without wisdom, dominance without love. He taps into men’s God-given desire to be strong but twists it into a self-serving caricature. His brand of “manhood” is ultimately hollow, feeding the ego but starving the soul.
Here’s the wake-up call for the Church: Men aren’t leaving because they hate God. They’re leaving because they don’t see how following Christ aligns with their instinct to be strong, courageous, and purposeful. They’re searching for identity and purpose — and when the Church doesn’t offer it, they’ll find it somewhere else — even in someone as flawed as Andrew Tate.
But the Church has something better. Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of what it means to be a man. During His earthly ministry, He was tough and tender, bold and compassionate, a leader who served and sacrificed. He flipped tables in righteous anger but also welcomed children into his arms. His masculinity wasn’t about self-glorification, it was about glorifying God and serving others.
If the Church wants to reclaim young men, we must stop apologizing for masculinity and start celebrating it. Biblical manhood isn’t about dominance or passivity, it’s about the following:
Andrew Tate’s rise is a symptom of a deeper societal and spiritual issue. It reflects a culture that has rejected traditional masculinity and a Church that has failed to provide a compelling alternative. To address this crisis, the Church must reclaim and proclaim the biblical model of manhood — a model that reflects the fullness of Christ’s character.
Men are hungry for purpose, identity, and strength — and they’ll turn to whoever offers it, even if it’s wrapped in lies. The Church must step into this void and offer the life-giving alternative: the full picture of biblical masculinity modeled by Christ.
It’s time for the Church to stop apologizing for masculinity and start celebrating the qualities God designed men to embody. By pointing men to Christ, the ultimate example of true manhood, we can offer a life-giving alternative to the counterfeit visions that dominate our culture and are leading young men astray.
The time for silence is over. Let’s call men back to their God-given purpose, showing them that true masculinity isn’t found in the extremes of culture but in the way of Jesus Christ.
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