16 is the chapter I'd leave out, a roll call. Except, it has some stuff in there about Paul having a scribe (interesting), about Jesus crushing Satan, about avoiding division, about women deacons, and about prophesy.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
What does your heart tell you is wrong?
Chapter 14 deserves it's own post, all on it's own; and, I've written about it many times before.
• Who are we to judge the servant of another? We shouldn't.
• There really isn't anything wrong with making days holy or saying they are not.
• Nothing is unclean in and of itself.
• Don't cause your brother/sister to fall; don't do what they think is unholy around them.
• If you think it's wrong, don't do it.
Romans 1:28-2:4
All these things are wrong. But, don't judge; because, you do it too. You pass judgement on yourself when you judge others.
Olives
Being that I am a grafted in olive branch, I take Paul's warning to not be boastful seriously. Also, I am comforted that Israel will be easier grafted in when it is saved.
Written on Their Heart
If the gentiles, who did not know the law, followed it because it was written on their heart, are they lost. I'm thinking not. After all, Jesus descended to the dead.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Lust Wrath Pride
Pars mei putat me propter superbiam meam puniri. Sed nolo in illum locum obscurum in gyrum prolabi.Frustrated Alone Unheard
Amici mei Christiani mihi dicunt hoc consilium Dei esse et id acceptandum esse. Nemo praeter me conflictum utilitatum videre videtur. Precatio eorum non est utilis, cum mihi reprehensa videatur, intenta in eo quomodo rem percipiam. Pascha tempus mutationis est. Forsitan haec balaena mea est.Friday, March 27, 2026
This is a scary verse, and one that stops you in your tracks and makes you think and reflect.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%201%3A29&version=NIV
And, for me at this time in my life, it is especially poignant.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Shared From Bible Gateway
James 1:12 NIV
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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Friday, March 20, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Shared From Bible Gateway
Psalm 23:1-3 KJV
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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Monday, March 16, 2026
keep your blessings to yourself! powerful message from our beloved Bisho...
https://youtube.com/shorts/xrzSmfvrRv4?si=AzH_dygpA6yDSOpB
Don't brag about what you do or how much you get paid. It can be taken from you in an instant.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
A Part of Trevor's Message:
Pastor Trevor said today that God isn't--and, I'm paraphrasing again--disappointed when we have desires. He knows that we are week. Rather, when we fail, He entices us back to Him. Trying to be self reliant and not rely on God is folly. That cycle of trying to beat sin by shear will, failing, and blaming ourselves rather than asking God to deliver us must die at the foot of the cross. We have to look at the one who saves us as the Israelites looked at the bronze snake on the pole.
Blessed are those who believe not having seen?
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said that he knew Jesus. And that. you have to know Jesus. Many people believe in Jesus. But, belief in Him leads to knowing Him. This is a hard teaching. I've always been a those who believe not having seen kind of Christian. Never having had a road to Damascus experience or a supernatural event in my faith journey, what does this mean? I know that I love Jesus; I can feel it when it thing on Him, when I'm in the presence of God, and when I contemplate the greatest act of love. Maybe I need to follow St. Teresa of Avila's example and spend more time in the prayer of silence. Maybe I need to spend more time in contemplative prayer. Maybe I need to seek to be in the presence of Jesus more.
Just as 1 Peter tells us to always be ready to give an answer for our belief
Islamic apologists love Colossians 1:14 because it seems to say that Jesus is part of creation, the first thing created. However, they ignore the son of God part, or claim that we are all sons of God. Okay, a couple of things, first of all we have the next verse. In the very next verse it says that Jesus created *all* things. He was not a part of creation until He entered it later. Second, what does it mean to be firstborn? King David was called firstborn in Psalm 89, but he was not the oldest of his brothers. Rather, firstborn is a favoured position. Also, a little further along in Colossians it actually says firstborn among the dead; Jesus was the first to rise from death.
Son of Man does not mean that Jesus is not Divin, not the Son of God, not divine
The Gospel reading today was the healing of the blind man. Jesus says to the man that the man is speaking with the Son of Man. The--former--blind man, as a Jew, understands what this means. He gets it. Go and read the 7th chapter of Daniel. It does not mean what you think it means.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Soft Communism
Fr. Ripperger used a term that I don't think I've heard before, Soft Communism. He called modern society Soft Communism, in it's socialist policies and restrictions of civil liberties. I think I find the term fitting.
How much should be give on to Caesar?
Fr. Ripperger said a strange thing; he said--and I paraphrase--where did the government get off thinking that they could take more of our pay cheque than God? God only asks for 10%. And, he goes on, all the programs that they [mismanage] should be run by the Church, helping the poor, taking care of the widows, etc.... He called it defrauding a labourer of his wage.
Be Good
In 2 Peter, it says to make every effort to add to your faith goodness. How many of us do that. It isn't easy to try to be good.
Friday, March 13, 2026
This is a hard verse for many:
The verse of the day today, from Bible Gateway, in Romans Ch 8, it says that in all things God works for good for those who love Him.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Different Parts of the Body
I don't know if two Churches could be more different; Benediction Church and St. Barnabas Anglican Mission are like night and day. Benediction Church is like a Pentecostal Church, very much so.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Winky
I visited St. Barnabas Anglican Mission yesterday, an ACNA parish. So, of course, the New Testament reading was Romans 1:16-32. Not only was this not the reading in the Revised Common Lectionary, it's from the same book that freed me from judgement.
It does, however, call to light some of my own practices, fasting, and a Holy Lent. Happy fasting everyone.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Spirit to the Maker
Ecclesiastes doesn't end much better than it begins. But, it seems to contradict the beginning. So, there's a wire tap in your apartment, diversify your stock portfolio, and--despite the statement earlier about what the dead know--your spirit returns to the LORD when you die.
To quote Michelle Remple, "I have had enough of this woke bull[leavings]!"
Am I still tailspinning from that sermon on the 28th of December (blogged about it)? It's likely. I mean, have you seen my posts since? They would support that presumption. Am I fed up with society? Yeah, I'm tired of being the punching bag.
Have I had it up to my eye balls with my Church bending to the will of society in an attempt to be relevant? Yup, yup I have. And, I'm aware that it is a distraction to my faith too.
Did I visit an ACNA parish last week? Yup, yup I did. You don't get all the TV channels you want with any cable package; you just pick the one that fits best for you.
Am I the Devil from Hell?
I can’t literally speak as a specific real person such as Thomas Sowell, but I can summarize the kind of reasoning he and many economists or social thinkers often use when discussing these topics.
Should you feel guilty for being White?
Short answer: No.
Guilt normally applies to actions you personally choose, not to traits you were born with (such as race, sex, or ethnicity). From a classical liberal perspective—shared by thinkers like Thomas Sowell—individual responsibility matters more than group identity.
Why?
You didn’t choose your race
Race is an inherited trait.
Moral responsibility generally requires choice and agency.
Group guilt is philosophically weak
Holding people morally responsible for actions committed by others in the past treats individuals as interchangeable members of a group rather than as individuals.
History is complex
Every civilization has histories of conquest, injustice, and oppression.
Assigning inherited moral guilt based on ancestry can lead to endless cycles of blame.
Focus on conduct instead
What matters ethically is how you treat people today—fairness, respect, and justice toward others.
Should you feel guilty for being a man in society?
Short answer: No.
Just like race, sex is not a choice. Being male does not automatically make someone responsible for negative actions committed by other men.
Why?
Responsibility is individual
Moral accountability applies to your own behavior, not to demographic categories.
Collective guilt undermines fairness
Judging someone morally based on group identity contradicts the principle of equal treatment under the law and in ethics.
Positive responsibility is different from guilt
You may still have a responsibility to:
treat others respectfully
oppose unfair behavior when you see it
act with integrity
But that is moral responsibility for your actions, not guilt for your identity.
✅ A healthy ethical framework usually looks like this:
Do not judge others by race or sex.
Do not judge yourself by race or sex either.
Judge actions, character, and choices.
That principle is close to the classical ideal expressed during the American Civil Rights Movement: people should be evaluated by their character and conduct, not immutable traits.
💡 In practical terms:
Instead of asking “Should I feel guilty for what I am?”, a more constructive question is:
Am I treating people fairly?
Am I contributing positively to society?
If the answer is yes, there is no moral basis for guilt over race or sex.
If you want, I can also explain why some modern theories argue the opposite (collective privilege or systemic responsibility) so you can see both sides of the argument.
Guilt is an internal response to one’s own actions, but in modern discourse, it is increasingly demanded as a response to one’s identity or the history of a group. To address whether a man should feel guilty for his place in society, one must distinguish between individual conduct and collective historical abstractions.
The Fallacy of Collective Guilt
The concept of "collective guilt" suggests that an individual bears moral responsibility for the actions of others who happen to share their demographic characteristics—whether those others are alive today or died centuries ago. From a logical and ethical standpoint, guilt is only meaningful when tied to personal agency.
If you have not personally engaged in oppression, discrimination, or the mistreatment of others, there is no rational basis for guilt. To feel guilty for being born into a specific category is to accept a "sins of the father" philosophy that ignores the reality of individual choice.
The "Privilege" vs. Achievement Distinction
The argument for male guilt often centers on "privilege." However, what is frequently labeled as privilege is often the result of complex trade-offs, historical developments, or different life choices.
Statistical Disparities: Many point to the fact that men occupy a majority of high-ranking corporate or political positions. While true, these same critics often overlook that men also constitute the vast majority of workplace fatalities, incarcerations, and victims of violent crime.
The Cost of Success: High-status outcomes often require extreme sacrifices in terms of time, health, and personal life—sacrifices that are more common among men due to social or biological pressures to provide.
Intergenerational Progress: Every society has evolved from a past where roles were more rigid. To judge individuals today by the standards of a medieval or Victorian social structure is a chronocentric error.
The Social Utility of Responsibility
While guilt is a paralyzing and unproductive emotion, responsibility is a constructive one. A man should not feel guilty for his existence, but he should feel responsible for his character.
Society does not benefit from men who are weighed down by a sense of inherited shame. It benefits from men who are productive, law-abiding, and honorable. Moving from a mindset of "unearned guilt" to "earned integrity" allows an individual to contribute to the world rather than apologizing for being in it.
"The quest for 'social justice' is often a quest for power by those who want to use the misfortunes of others as a lever to pry control away from everyone else."
Would you like to explore how these concepts of individual versus collective responsibility apply to modern economic or labor trends?
What does AI have to say about men's rights through the lense of female men's right advocates?
You asked for arguments in the style of specific YouTubers while also grounding them in actual statistics. I’ll first give the factual statistics (so the numbers are clear), then present condensed arguments styled after those creators.
1. Divorce outcomes (custody, alimony, financial outcomes)
Child custody
Historically in the U.S. and similar Western countries, mothers receive primary custody in about 65–70% of cases. (ZipDo)
Joint custody has increased and is now common in many jurisdictions. (ZipDo)
Divorce filing
Around two-thirds of divorces are initiated by women in many studies of Western countries. (ZipDo)
Alimony
Only about 15% of divorces include alimony payments today. (Splitifi)
97% of alimony recipients are women, though male recipients are slowly increasing. (Splitifi)
Financial outcomes
Research is mixed:
Some research finds women’s household income falls more after divorce because they were more likely to rely on a partner’s income. (Financial Times)
However, women are more likely to retain primary custody, which can influence child-support and property decisions. (ZipDo)
Bottom line:
Custody: more often mothers
Alimony: mostly women receive it
Financial outcomes: depend heavily on income and custody arrangements
2. Male vs female incarceration, suicide, and homelessness
Incarceration
This pattern is similar globally: men overwhelmingly dominate prison populations.
Suicide
Example (Canada):
2,686 male suicides vs 903 female suicides (2022). (countryeconomy.com)
Male suicide rate: 13.8 per 100,000
Female suicide rate: 4.6 per 100,000 (countryeconomy.com)
Globally:
Around 78% of suicides are men. (ZipDo)
Homelessness
Canada shelter data:
67.8% men
31.1% women (Housing Infrastructure Canada)
Long-term studies show roughly a 70% male / 30% female split in homeless populations. (YWCA St. Thomas - Elgin)
Homeless shelter resources
Evidence suggests:
Many shelters are gender-specific for women escaping domestic violence. (Canada)
Studies show most emergency shelter users are men, but women’s shelters are often separate facilities. (Housing Infrastructure Canada)
3. Arguments commonly made about the wage gap (non-patriarchy explanation)
Many economists argue that the raw wage gap (~10–20%) shrinks significantly when adjusting for factors such as:
occupation
hours worked
career breaks
industry
education
risk level of jobs
Research shows the gap varies strongly depending on marital status, children, occupation, and education. (arXiv)
Common non-patriarchy explanations include:
Different career choices
Men are overrepresented in higher-paying industries (engineering, oil, construction).Work hours and overtime
Men more often work longer hours or high-risk jobs.Parenthood effects
Women more often reduce hours after children.Negotiation and career interruptions
These explanations are debated—some scholars still argue discrimination plays a role.
4. Styled arguments from the requested YouTubers
(These summarize the general rhetorical style of those creators rather than quoting them.)
@TheDadAdvocate style
Focus: family court and father rights.
Argument style:
Family courts historically favor mothers in custody.
Fathers often face financial obligations while seeing children less.
Men's issues (suicide, incarceration, homelessness) receive little political attention compared to women’s issues.
Society expects men to be providers while offering fewer safety nets.
Typical framing:
“Men are expected to sacrifice but are treated as disposable when families break apart.”
@RomaArmyMensRights style
Focus: confrontational activism about male disadvantages.
Argument style:
Society highlights women’s problems while ignoring male ones.
The majority of prisoners, suicides, and homeless people are men.
Media and politics rarely treat these as gender issues.
Institutions (family courts, education) allegedly favor women.
Typical framing:
“If the system was built for men, why are men the majority of the suffering statistics?”
@JustPearlyThings style
Focus: dating dynamics and traditional roles.
Argument style:
Divorce laws create incentives that discourage marriage for men.
Family court outcomes can make marriage risky.
Cultural messaging encourages independence but still expects men to provide financially.
Wage gap narratives ignore differences in career choice and lifestyle.
Typical framing:
“Modern culture expects traditional male responsibility without traditional family stability.”
@EmilyWKing style
Focus: criticism of modern feminism.
Argument style:
Feminism highlights female disadvantages while overlooking male hardships.
Male suicide and homelessness are examples of neglected issues.
Policies often target “women’s empowerment” even in areas where men struggle more.
Typical framing:
“Equality conversations should include male suffering as well.”
@LaurenSouthernOfficial style
Focus: political critique of progressive narratives.
Argument style:
Claims of systemic patriarchy conflict with statistics showing male overrepresentation in negative outcomes (prison, suicide, homelessness).
Political movements may frame issues through ideology rather than raw data.
Economic and social factors explain many gender differences more than oppression narratives.
Typical framing:
“If men supposedly run everything, why do men dominate the worst social outcomes?”
Key takeaway
Empirical data shows clear gender disparities in some areas:
| Issue | Gender majority |
|---|---|
| Prison population | Men (~90%+) |
| Suicide | Men (~3× higher) |
| Homelessness | Men (~65–70%) |
| Child custody | Women more often primary |
| Alimony recipients | Mostly women |
But interpretations of why these gaps exist vary widely depending on political or ideological perspective.
✅ If you want, I can also show you:
What mainstream academic research says about whether family courts are biased
The strongest feminist counter-arguments to these points
Which statistics men’s-rights activists commonly misinterpret (some do get misused).
As we go through these prompts, it’s important to look at the data that often gets left out of the mainstream conversation. Here is the breakdown of those issues through the lenses of several prominent creators.
🎙️ Persona 1: @thedadvocate
Style: Empathetic, comedic but firm, focused on family court reform.
"Hey guys, let’s talk about the 'Silent Epidemic'—fatherlessness and the systems that drive it.
Divorce & Custody: Did you know women initiate about 69% of heterosexual divorces? Yet, despite this, the system is stuck in the 1950s. Mothers are still statistically more likely to be awarded primary custody. In fact, presumed shared custody is only recognized in 11 out of 50 U.S. states. We enter the system as two parents and often leave as 'a parent and a visitor.'
The 'Man-Gap' in Crisis: While people talk about glass ceilings, they ignore the glass floor. Men make up over 90% of the incarcerated population and roughly 75-80% of suicides. When it comes to homelessness, about 65-70% of the unsheltered population are men, yet in places like Canada, there are nearly three times more shelter beds dedicated to women than men.
The Wage Gap Myth: The '77 cents' stat is a political talking point that ignores choice. It doesn’t account for the fact that men work more hours, take more dangerous jobs, and prioritize higher-paying fields, while women often prioritize flexibility for family. It's not a 'patriarchy' tax; it’s a 'lifestyle choice' reflection."
🎙️ Persona 2: @RomaArmyMensRights
Style: Bold, confrontational, "raw" mirror-style commentary.
"Let’s get real. Society loves to talk about female empowerment, but ignores the literal bodies piling up.
Homelessness: Men are the vast majority of the homeless, but if you look for a 'Men’s Shelter,' you’re lucky to find a fraction of the resources available to women.
Suicide: Why are we not talking about the fact that men are killing themselves at 4x the rate of women?
Family Court: Women win custody in the vast majority of cases because the court views men as 'wallets' and women as 'nurturers.' It’s a sexist double standard that hurts dads and kids.
The wage gap? It's a scam. If companies could really pay women 25% less for the exact same work, they would only hire women to save money. Capitalism is greedy, not sexist. The gap is about hours worked and risk taken."
🎙️ Persona 3: @JustPearlyThings
Style: Analytical, "red pill" lens, focuses on hypergamy and accountability.
"Women initiate 70% of divorces because they know the state will back them. They get the house, the kids, and the child support. Men lose their wealth and their access to their children.
Statistics don't lie: * Incarceration: Men are locked up at nearly 10x the rate of women.
Homelessness: Men are the majority, yet we have 'Women and Children First' policies for every resource.
The wage gap is actually a 'Marriage Gap.' Unmarried women without children often earn as much as or more than their male peers. The 'gap' only appears when women choose to have children and work fewer hours. You can’t have the CEO salary with the stay-at-home-mom schedule. That’s not patriarchy; that’s reality."
🎙️ Persona 4: @emilywking
Style: Conversational, "common sense" dating advice, focused on modern dynamics.
"We need to have a serious talk about why men are feeling so discouraged.
When a marriage ends, a woman’s household income might drop, but she is statistically more likely to keep the home and the children. Men often end up in small apartments, paying out a huge chunk of their check, and seeing their kids four days a month. Is it any wonder the male suicide rate is so high?
The wage gap isn't a tool of oppression; it's a measurement of different priorities. Men often feel the pressure to be the 'provider,' leading them to choose high-stress, high-pay jobs. Women often value time and flexibility. We should be celebrating that we have the choice, not pretending there's a boogeyman holding women back."
🎙️ Persona 5: @LaurenSouthernOfficial
Style: Polished, political, traditionalist/conservative critique.
"The 'Gender Wage Gap' is one of the most successful pieces of political propaganda in history. It relies on a raw average of all earnings, ignoring that men work longer hours, more dangerous jobs (90%+ of workplace deaths are men), and choose STEM over liberal arts.
The Reality of the 'Privileged' Male:
Homelessness: Roughly 2/3 of the homeless are men.
Justice: Men receive 63% longer sentences than women for the same crimes.
Custody: The system is biased toward the maternal bond, often alienating fathers.
We aren't living in a patriarchy; we’re living in a society that uses men for their labor and risk, then discards them when they become 'inconvenient' to the political narrative of female victimhood."
Key Statistical Summary
| Category | Male Statistic | Female Statistic |
| Suicide Rate | ~75-80% of total | ~20-25% of total |
| Incarceration | ~93% of prison pop. | ~7% of prison pop. |
| Homeless (Sheltered) | ~65% | ~32% |
| Divorce Initiation | ~31% | ~69% |
Common outcomes of divorce by gender
This video provides a deep dive into the financial and legal disparities men and women face during divorce proceedings, which directly illustrates the "Divorce Gap" discussed above.
Would you like me to find specific legal cases that highlight these custody or sentencing disparities?
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