Holly Pivoc of Biola University has penned an interesting article on The Feminization of the Church: Why Its Music, Message and Ministries are Driving Men Away. The article covers a lot of ground, and to my mind, it's very much on target. I certainly agree with the observation on music found in many evangelical churches.
An example of the feminization of the church is its music. Typical praise songs refer to Jesus as a Christian’s lover and praise his beauty and tenderness. Rarely do they praise his justice or strength. . . .
Mike Erre (M.A. ’04) — the director of a men’s ministry of over 400 men at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, Calif. — said feminine expressions of spirituality are more validated than masculine expressions.
“The classic example is the worship pose of the eyes shut and the arms raised in this tender embrace, singing a song that says, ‘I’m desperate for you. You’re the air I breathe.’ Guys don’t talk to guys like that,” Erre said.
There's lots more in this article than just music, but that in itself, is not a small matter.
Hat tip: Smart Christian