Promise Keepers
/ˈprɒmɪs kiːpəz/
/ˈprɑːmɪs kiːpərz/
- a US organization of evangelical Christian men who promise to worship God, preserve the family and support the nation. They have been criticized by some women who believe they want men to control families. The organization was started in 1990 by Bill McCartney, and holds regular large meetings for men around the US. There are branches of the organization in Canada and New Zealand.
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