Mighty men

This post is a reflection on the importance of the existence of organisations like the Mighty men. The Mighty men is holding its last conference that is ending today, in Greytown, near Pietermaritzburg. More than 200 000 men from the world attended this year's gathering, but this number is said to be less than the previous years' attendance. What does this mean? Does it mean the concept is losing it's value?

I, personally, think that gatherings like this are relevant to South Africa and the world. I believe that men need to have gatherings where they talk about different issues that are of concern to them and the nation, especially in these times of change when men find themselves having roles which they have never thought they would take. Men need to find ways to adapt to new ways of living, to discard old stereotypes and accept being equal to their female counterparts.

Besides all that; men are still expected to give guidance and protection to their families and the communities. To do this successfully, they need to appeal to the Almighty God to give them the strength they need. Evangelist, Buchan, advised men to be like Elijah in order to be able to face challenges of the present world. Unfortunately; every idea has its opposers. There are people who are opposed to this gathering saying that it encourages division among the sexes. Are they correct?