Down with the Deadbeats: from the Abrahamic Uber-Dads in Tehran who hide behind their beards and their riot squads, and the lacy palace Eunuchs of Rome who dictate how we may love, to the Born Again pyramid schemers who are trying to sell us back our Souls.
Why is the Ur-Father so quick to lay his Son upon the Alter of Sacrifice?
Patriarchy breeds weak men who rule from fear. Afraid to look into the eyes of a Woman or a Gay person for dread of what might be reflected there. Afraid that he will die and his children will live. Afraid his life is based on a Lie, that Love is gone and there is no hope of Joy. Afraid of what his Father will do to him when He gets Home.Dads, any authority you have is loaned to you by your partners and children, not handed down to you from above. Don't abuse it. Happy Fathers' Day to all and a special group hug for all the Children of Abraham.
3 comments:
My version of feminism has often brought me to consider that men can pay an even more dear price for the oppression of feminine (yin) values and energy than women do.
The men I know who reject the patriarchy are constantly reminded that they are outside the entitled norm. They make a huge commitment to being mindful and conscious.
And of course, being so courageous, they make the best fathers, too.
Thanks haremind,
I think you are correct. We all stand to gain by sharing the struggle and it's prizes equally.
BTW I'm not mad at my Dad, he's great and I love him.
A final word on the Abrahamic tradition. Clearly it is time to stop cutting these guys any slack (pun intended). Please see:
Man found guilty of negligence in son's home circumcision
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/found%20guilty%20negligence%20home%20circumcision/2108197/story.html
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