Is machismo compatible with Catholicism?

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I’d like to know. After all, Michael Voris has made a big deal about masculinity and its role in the Catholic faith.
 
May I suggest you explain your understanding of the word in a bit more detail? “Machismo” can hold different meanings for some, and that alone would probably generate strong opposing opinions.
 
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I’d like to know. After all, Michael Voris has made a big deal about masculinity and its role in the Catholic faith.
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yeah you better explain what do you mean by “machismo”.

In SouthAmerica it is the attitude men have toward women and spouses.
A machista will not help the wife or companion with the house chores, cleaning, cooking etc.
Also they will treat women as property often having affairs with several of them.

Do you believe this attitude would be condoned by the Catholic Church? :rolleyes:

Think NOT!
 
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I’d like to know. After all, Michael Voris has made a big deal about masculinity and its role in the Catholic faith.
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No disrespect to Voris, but his word is not holy writ; still needs backing/support.

What is his argument/explanation?
 
Masculinity, strength, virtue (vir - man, virtue - manliness) are definitely compatible with Catholicism. Being a good, strong, holy man is essential for fatherhood.

We’ve been led to think of femininity, littleness, and silence as “Catholic” by sugary-sweet Holy Cards and awful sentimental paintings. I say that the wars of the angels, the muscular St. Michael, and the hosts of Heaven straining to be let forth to conquer Hell, are just as Catholic as the cicci coco depictions of adorable rosy-cheeked saints.

I thank God that He made me a man, and that’s what I try to live.
 
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Masculinity, strength, virtue (vir - man, virtue - manliness) are definitely compatible with Catholicism. Being a good, strong, holy man is essential for fatherhood.
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Agreed. Totally.

The other interpretation of “machismo” is an overly obnoxious display of “manhood” which seems to overcompensate for certain shortcomings, dissatisfactions, or insecurities. Or excessive chauvinism. These interpretations are probably what garner some of the above replies, and I personally don’t think they are compatible with Catholicism. I don’t know if I’d go so far as to say they are the complete *antithesis *of Catholic teaching - but certainly not compatible, at least.
 
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