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
Religious Texts on Virginity
Female Virginity: The pearly gates probably have a "take a number" system due to the volume of appeals. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Cultural Enforcement of Virginity Norms
Female Virginity: The most powerful force in the universe isn't gravity; it's the human ability to justify anything. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious theory vs practice
Female Virginity: Religions built a fortress to protect a treasure that was never in danger of being stolen, only willingly given away. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious theory
Female Virginity: The modern relationship with God is less about fear and more about hoping He's got better things to do. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religion vs modernity
Female Virginity: The "sacred speedometer" is stuck at "indecent velocity.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
policing female virginity
Female Virginity: The "sacred snag" is the flaw in the moral fabric of the universe. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious texts on virginity
Female Virginity: The great irony is that the technology used to enforce purity is the same technology used to subvert it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
urban compliance
Female Virginity: The "grading curve" for sin is a mystery that terrifies us all. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious doctrines
Female Virginity: Male virginity is treated less like a moral failing and more like a quirky hobby. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity pledges
Female Virginity: The "sinful spoof" is the way our best-laid plans are so easily overturned. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG