Sigh. Isn't it sad that you had to reaffirm that this post wasn't in any way maligning the importance of a mother. I can see how easily things like this can be misconstrued.

Anyway, in regards to the topic. I had an amazing fatherhood. My father was a great example and even though he is late now, i have been able to extend the love he showed me to my young siblings. I remember him as a strong man. Maybe not so emotional but he did what was best for his family and that entailed making some big sacrifices.

As a christian, we are charged as fathers to take care of our households. It is a fundamental duty. Often many men are absent in their children's lives and this has impacted the society negative. I hope this changes with time esp in the black communities where many fathers are either dead or incarcerated