2006-08-06 00:10:42 · 10 answers · asked by Miguel S 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
THE ESSENCE OF BEING A MAN IS having the responsibility to keep his words/promises; to be able to support himself and whoever is weaker around him; and having a good reputation.
2006-08-06 00:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt there is one. Society brainwashes into thinking that there is one - it involves all the traditional masculine traits (tall, strong, courages), raising kids, watching sport, blah blah blah
I've got nothing against any of this stuff - just wanted to point out that society tell you alot of stuff, none of it set in concrete. It's all just ideas. Believe it or not you don't have to subscribe to any of it. If you wanna be some 35 year old kid who plays online games and can't get laid - hey don't feel bad - be proud of who you are =] Despite what TV says you're the equal of anyone else
2006-08-06 00:22:58 · answer #2 · answered by Steve B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ability to distil perceptions into conceptions on higher levels. Animals might be able to see a bunch of trees and form a concept of tree, but will not be able to develop an idea like 'truth.'
2006-08-06 00:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by insideoutsock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing the difference between right and wrong, and having the ability to act on the knowledge to make a world for all creatures to live.
2006-08-06 00:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by mrandmisswhat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is still caught up in self-centered grasping, they're no more than a clever animal.
If they've realized their true oneness with life, they try to help all beings with kindness and compassion.
The measure of being human is kindness.
2006-08-06 00:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by yadayada 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being able to care about others more than himself.
Having integrity.
Being able to show weakness and still be strong.
2006-08-09 20:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by sincere12_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courage and the capacity to openly show love.( applies just the same to women)
2006-08-06 00:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by howlingengines 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Integrity. Being one that will state what it is he stands for and then lives his life that way.
2006-08-06 00:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by lisa l 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Self control, faithfulness, patience, humility, kindness, goodness and love..
2006-08-06 00:27:48 · answer #9 · answered by *art blest* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having a penis.
Hope this helps
2006-08-06 00:19:28 · answer #10 · answered by Spookshow Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋