The phrase “band of brothers,” used to describe Easy company in HBO’s WWII series Band of Brothers, has roots in a much older war. Read more →
Character
Men You Should Know: Jack Churchill
“Mad Jack”, was a British soldier who fought throughout World War II armed with a longbow, arrows and a claymore. He once said “any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.”
Wikipedia
Jack Churchill (1906-1996) was a British officer during WWII, archer, bagpipe player, surfer and actor. He is most famous for the use of unconventional – more medieval – weapons in 20th century combat. During the assault of Sicily he led his men with a claymore around his waist, a longbow and arrows, and bagpipes under his arm.
Why The World Needs Men Now More Than Ever
Our modern culture is the victim of a deficit of Manhood. Not just masculinity, but manhood. We’re lacking mature men who are more than just big kids. Men we can count on. Men with purpose. Men who will lead us out of the dark.
Instead we’re stuck with a generation of overgrown boys, playing video games and shirking the responsibility of family.
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4 Lies TV Tells Us About Manhood
Television is a huge influence on our culture. It influences our opinions on everything from shampoo to the Presidency. TV says a lot about manhood, and what it’s saying isn’t very accurate.
The following examples are funny in individual scenes or gags – I laugh at them- but if you look at them as a small part of a much larger pattern you’ll understand what I’m talking about, and hopefully see the danger they pose our society’s understanding of manhood.
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Keep Your New Year’s Resolution This Year
Blowing one’s New Year’s Resolution is a long-standing tradition. In the 1800′s, Mark Twain said, “New Year’s Day: Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving Hell with them as usual.”
Here’s how to avoid paving Hell with yours.
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