Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time.
Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. If you can dream it, you can do it. Do it now, not tomorrow. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself
If you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it
Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. If you can dream it, you can do it. Do it now, not tomorrow. Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself
purity culture
Female Virginity: The weight of purity is carried on the shoulders of the young, while the old just remember carrying it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
cultural enforcement
Female Virginity: The speed of light is constant, but the speed of gossip in a small town makes it look like it's standing still. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity culture
Female Virginity: If God has a "recently opened" folder, it's just a list of our greatest regrets. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - theological concepts
Female Virginity: The "moral moratorium" is the break we take from being good. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity
Female Virginity: The "celestial cabaret" is the show that never ends, and the audience is never satisfied. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
gender inequality
Female Virginity: The angelic IT department must be constantly petitioning for a system upgrade to handle the moral ambiguity. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Generational Shift in Sexual Autonomy
Female Virginity: The "divine decoy" is the false target we set up to distract from our real selves. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
divine law
Female Virginity: It turns out you can't save souls the same way you save a Word document. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
sacred symbols
Female Virginity: "I'm saving myself for marriage" is often true, if you don't count the specific, carefully defined exceptions. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious authorities
Female Virginity: Rural chastity isn't about virtue; it's about the terrifying efficiency of the local gossip network. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG