The Dangers of Feminism: What About Our Boys?

By: Dr. Damian A. Hinton, Sr.

Part 3: Restoring the Blueprint—God’s Design for Men

If the fallout of feminism's ideological overreach is confusion and collapse, the remedy is not reactionary backlash, but redemptive return. We must return to the blueprint—God’s divine design for manhood. Scripture does not shy away from distinctions between male and female. Instead, it reveals them as complementary, purposeful, and essential to the flourishing of both the individual and the community.

1. Adam: Responsibility and Dominion

In Genesis 2:15, God places Adam in the garden to "work it and keep it." Before the fall, man was called to cultivate, protect, and steward his environment. Masculinity is not inherently oppressive; it is missional. It is rooted in responsibility, not dominance. We must teach our boys that work, discipline, and guardianship are holy.

2. Moses and Joshua: Leadership Through Mentorship

Biblical manhood is not formed in isolation. Moses prepared Joshua not only for war but for leadership (Exodus 17:9–14; Deuteronomy 31:7). Likewise, we must cultivate generational transfer, not only of knowledge, but of identity and spiritual responsibility. Mentorship must replace the cultural silence boys now experience.

3. Jesus and the Twelve: Discipleship Through Life

Jesus called men into formation—not through distant lectures but by walking with them daily (Mark 3:13–15). He modeled compassion, courage, and sacrificial leadership. He didn’t tame their masculine energy; He sanctified it. Modern manhood must be forged in the fires of discipleship, not diluted in cultural conformity.

4. Paul and Timothy: Spiritual Fatherhood

Paul’s letters to Timothy are not mere instructions—they are a father’s call to courage and perseverance. He reminds him to "fight the good fight" and to "endure hardship like a good soldier" (1 Timothy 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:3). Paul saw Timothy’s potential and shaped it through affirmation, correction, and commissioning. Today’s young men need that same spiritual fathering.

5. David and Solomon: Legacy and Instruction

Before his death, David charged Solomon to "be strong and show yourself a man" (1 Kings 2:1–4). Biblical manhood is not simply caught—it is taught. It involves impartation, direction, and vision. A generation without instruction will grow up with passion but no compass.

6. God’s Purpose for Men: To Lead, Provide, and Protect

As highlighted by Answers in Genesis, God designed men to reflect His attributes through roles of leadership, provision, and protection. From Adam’s assignment in Eden to Christ’s example of servant leadership, men are called to model sacrificial strength and moral clarity. This is not cultural bravado, but biblical order. When men walk in obedience to this design, they strengthen families, stabilize communities, and glorify God. The Church must affirm and restore this calling, not retreat from it.

7. Co-Heirs in Christ: Equality in Redemption and Purpose

The apostle Peter writes that men and women are co-heirs of the grace of life (1 Peter 3:7). Likewise, the apostle Paul writes in Galatians 3:28, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” As Danvers affirms, “Redemption in Christ gives men and women an equal share in the blessings of salvation.”

This means that there is no distinction between men and women with respect to the benefits of salvation. According to God’s grace, they share equally in the grace of regeneration, justification, sanctification, indwelling, and every other benefit purchased for us through Christ. There are no second-class citizens in the kingdom of God.

Furthermore, male and female also share equally in the assignment to rule over God’s creation. God commands both man and woman to “be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28). This dominion mandate is given to both, meaning that both sexes participate in fulfilling God's creation purpose. While their expressions of leadership and dominion may differ, their callings are equally dignified. Man and woman are each vice-regents under God’s sovereign rule.

Restoring the Balance — Paths for Men and Women

Before moving forward, we must first acknowledge a critical truth: restoring balance between men and women requires a rejection of secular influences and attitudes that distort God’s design. Popular culture, doctrines of demons, and toxic ideologies promote a broken view of gender—one that breeds resentment, confusion, and division rather than cooperation under the lordship of Christ. Both men and women must be willing to unlearn the unhealthy, competitive attitudes that treat the opposite sex as the enemy. Instead, we must return to Scripture as our guide and God’s image as our standard.

A Path for Men: Becoming Builders Again

Biblical manhood is not something men stumble into—it must be taught, caught, and cultivated. Here is a path forward:

1. Return to God's Word -Let Scripture, not culture, define manhood (Psalm 119:9; 2 Timothy 3:16–17).

2. Recover Responsibility - Reject passivity. Embrace your calling to provide, protect, lead, and serve (Genesis 2:15; 1 Corinthians 16:13).

3. Rebuild Through Discipleship - Seek out mentors. Be one. Commit to walking with other men in faith, accountability, and spiritual growth (Proverbs 27:17; 2 Timothy 2:2).

4. Repent of Cultural Compromise - Turn away from false definitions of manhood—whether hyper-aggression or soft complacency. Embrace servant-leadership modeled after Christ.

5. Restore Fatherhood - Whether biological or spiritual, raise up the next generation with love, truth, and direction (Malachi 4:6; Ephesians 6:4).

A Path for Women: Pursuing Equality with Honor

True equality doesn't mean sameness. Women reflect the image of God distinctly and powerfully. Here is a vision for women in balance:

1. Honor Divine Design - Celebrate womanhood as God created it—equal in value, distinct in role, radiant in purpose (Genesis 1:27; Proverbs 31).

2. Champion Complementarity - Advocate for dignity and leadership without diminishing or disqualifying men. Flourish in your strength without competing for identity (1 Corinthians 11:11–12).

3. Lead Where God Leads - Whether as Deborah, Esther, Priscilla, or Lydia—God uses women to shape history. Leadership should never require negating biblical order or spiritual humility.

4. Speak Life Over Men and Boys - Partner with your brothers in Christ, not in rivalry but in kingdom purpose. Encourage them to rise in righteousness—not out of demand but through respect and faith (1 Peter 3:1–2).

Key Scriptures for Reflection

• Genesis 1:27–28 – "Male and female He created them... Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth."

• 1 Peter 3:7 – "Heirs together of the grace of life."

• Galatians 3:28 – "There is neither male nor female... for you are all one in Christ."

• 1 Corinthians 16:13 – "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."

• Ephesians 5:25–29 – "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church."

• 2 Timothy 2:1–7 – "Endure hardship like a good soldier of Christ Jesus."

Conclusion: Building Again

The answer to our current cultural crisis is not to dismiss feminism’s historical contributions, but to confront where it overreached. We must restore godly masculinity—not as dominance, but as divine design. The Church must lead this effort—not with condemnation, but with conviction and clarity.

To raise boys into men, we need:

• Fathers who lead.

• Churches that disciple.

• Mentors who walk alongside.

• Educators who teach with understanding.

• Mothers who affirm masculinity rather than fear it.

The future belongs not to those who erase difference, but to those who honor God’s design. It is time to raise a generation of men and women who know who they are, avoid the victim mentality, walk in their calling, and reflect the image of Christ with strength, wisdom, and love. This generation does not need more confusion—we need effective formation and growth. We must reject pride and fear and instead embrace humility, understanding, and biblical clarity.

A Call to the Church

Let the Church rise with renewed vision and holy conviction. Let us reject the cultural lies that divide and distort, and courageously teach what Scripture affirms. Let us disciple both men and women to walk in identity, responsibility, and honor. The world does not need more reaction—it needs reformation. The time is now. Let the builders rise.

So let us teach, build, model, and pray. Let us contend for truth with grace, and raise up men and women who know who they are—because the future of the Church depends on it.