Dr. Donald DeMarco describes the complete trivialization and marginalization of the Father and his authority, in law and culture. Secular society has reduced the Father to a mere "hubby" in relation his wife and family. Authority and love are tied to love and reverence, and paternal authority is being increasingly disrespected, leading to a moral crisis in society. The restoration of paternal and familial authority is critical to the healing of the culture. From an article in the Homeletic and Pastoral Review.