What a great post.
I listened to Father Loya, a Catholic priest featured regularly on Relevant Radio, talk about musculinity in the context of Pope John Paul's theology of the body, a few weeks ago. You are right on with your assessment, and very much reiterates the writings of Pope John Paul, The Great.
Masculinity allows men to be confident to their faith, and their absolute respect for women. When others try to dismiss the masculinity of man they totally dismiss the attributes that the good Lord has given man. Strong, caring, respectful, and faithful to God are so intrinsic to man's identity that they should not be dismissed as sexist or backwards. Unfortunately we are living in a society now that is hell bent to change all of the rules that has made our society successful. When did the arrogance start?
I certainly believe it was lost when people started losing focus on God, and all the blessings that he has bestowed upon man.
During the week I was reading some philosophy of God's existence from St. Thomas Aquinas, and I told my students when I refer to "man" I am speaking for men and women. I told them I will not dumb down the translation to make it not seem "Sexist" or out dated. They liked the idea that this was done.
Sometimes I think my 8th grade CCD students know more than a lot of adults that are out there. They understand that there are differences in men and women, and those differences are blessings.
Great post... You are a tremendous woman to behold, and are worth defending and/or rescuing, should you ever need it!
God Bless.
I love your post as well.