I'm splitting this post into two parts.

Part 1: Religion is something that is very important to society.

Doesn't matter how progressive society gets. Doesn't matter how much you bring up intersectionality. No amount of liberalism will take humanity's fear of materialism and nihilism away.

I say this as an atheist who is a Nihilist. Even certain religions are considered protected classes, like Islam. Atheists are constantly getting push back or cancellation from the left for criticizing Islam.

Even outside the big 3 religious. People still gravitate to other spiritual beliefs like new age beliefs like Wicca, and atheism. Because again humans are afraid of Nihilism. So humans have to believe that the universe has meaning.

Note I'm not necessarily saying Religions don't get called out for bigotry in this post here. That's not my point. My point in this post here, is that Religious people aren't hated to the point that terms like "toxic religiouscity" don't exist. Because at the end of the day protecting the feelings of religious people is more important, than protecting men's feelings.

Because unlike men, religion has a purpose for people. Religion gives people meaning, hope, comfort, and makes them feel special or make them feel like they are the center of the universe. Sure men do have a purpose too. But men's purpose in society is to just provide and protect though, (via their biological strength, and resources). Men's purpose in society is basically being worker ants.

Part 2: How this relates to toxic masculinity.

I know that the word privilege gets thrown around a lot. But Christian privilege does exist though. A big portion of the USA won't vote for a President who doesn't believe in a God/higher-power. Even Taylor Swift is a Feminist Christian right? Which is fine of course.

And also half of the shit people say about men. Would never fly with religion. Men are blamed for the sins of a few bad men who committed crimes everyday. Modern-day men are told they are responsible for creating patriarchy, and creating their own problems too. Men are told they are women oppressors or natural predators.

Again this would never fly with Religion. You can't say Islam has some violent and bigoted views, without getting cancelled. And even Christians are protected from criticism too. Doesn't matter how much damage religions have caused throughout history. Nobody is telling the average religious person they are responsible for the religious equivalent to patriarchy.

The term "positive masculinity" exists for men. But there is no such thing as "positive Religiosity" though. The hardcore militant atheist is just an online meme. Atheists aren't usually expecting Religious people to do better or cater to their wants.

In conclusion.

Unlike toxic masculinity. Toxic Religiosity is given a pass. Because religion is a cure for nihilism or materialism. Which is why religion isn't held to the same standard as men, when it comes to privilege classes.

And also keep in mind Religion can be used as very effective tool reinforced male gender roles. Even the crystal Feminists use cringe terms like "divine masculine energy" to justify male gender roles.