Last year I announced the dissolution of Fathers & Families, Inc. as a NJ 501 (c) (3). I also said the mission of the organization – to build awareness of the importance of fathers, to help dads be better dads, and to rebuild the institution of fatherhood – was as important then as it was in 2015 when I launched the nonprofit. And so it remains. The crisis of fatherlessness is acute. The attacks on fatherhood and families have escalated. Who would’ve thought the radical transgender movement would have gained such momentum in schools, government agencies, libraries, and corporations? Of all men, why are drag queens invited most often into public schools — not fathers, military members, policemen, veterans, business leaders, truck drivers, doctors, or preachers who could provide a positive image of masculinity?
So yes, Fathers & Families, Inc. as a registered organization remains on the shelf and isn’t accepting donations. But the drive to call attention to worthy efforts to support fatherhood, and to take a deserved swipe at those attempts to undermine it, continues.
Take a look at a couple items.
Bill Maher? Defending Fatherhood?
From the “Believe it or not” files comes another example of how Bill Maher has emerged as a outspoken defender of traditional values in taking on some of the woke nonsense others are afraid to condemn. Watch him smack Hollywood, Disney, Nickelodeon, and others for usurping the roles of moms and dads in poisoning the minds of kids.
Bill Maher on X: “It turns out for pedophiles in Hollywood, “It’s A Small World After All.”
Listen to Maher. He’s a riot. And spot on.
What Good Fathers Do
Why We Call Them Fathers
Posted by Theology of Home on April 18, 2024
From Bill Maher to a Catholic grandmother might be quite a leap. But author Denise Trull isn’t your run of the mill grand mom. Here she writes on the fine qualities of the many priests she has known in her lifetime and their reflection of what good dads do. Here’s an excerpt from her exquisite piece:
These priests are just cheerful, quiet, and unassuming in real life. Priests who never talk about themselves, but get the job done — like any good father would. Plain. Some, so short and boyish. All so well brought up by their parents. Polite. Kind. Funny. And filled with amazing grace. Men who once mysteriously experienced the great need of those who were abandoned and alone. Men who could not bear that any be lost, and with the alacrity of fatherhood, promised to devote themselves to their sheep like the shepherds they are: those who admonish, protect, encourage, engage, and bravely remain steadfast in hard times.
Read Denise’s piece. Non-Catholics welcome!
In Closing…
Fathers – awake! Look around. The crisis of fatherlessness is relentless in spawning poverty, crime, drug abuse, loneliness, alienation, and many other ills. The war on parents is out of control. Many Moms have awoken and stepped up courageously to confront those hellbent on destroying the family and the roles of parents. We need more dads on the front lines. Man up!
Remember: Good dads are important, so do your best.
Till next time,
Bill
