Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Live each day as it were your last. We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change
Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want. 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. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
I'm free to be what I want. 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. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.
moral priorities
Female Virginity: The "pious pride" filter is the most commonly used app in the religious community. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious double standards
Female Virginity: The "sworn statement" of innocence is usually true only for the moment it is spoken. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Empirical (and Fictional) Evidence on Virginity
Female Virginity: The patriarchy somehow convinced women that their greatest asset was something they were supposed to never use. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - reputation management
Female Virginity: The "virtue vault" is a small, underfunded department. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
spiritual jewelry
Female Virginity: The "celestial compass" points in a different direction for everyone. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Purity Rings Pandora
Female Virginity: The "purity pretense" is the lie we tell ourselves to get through the day. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Geography of Chastity
Female Virginity: The gap between sacred text and Saturday night is the most fertile ground for comedy. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
moral enforcement
Female Virginity: The "celestial court" is always in session, but the judge is on lunch break. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
double standards
Female Virginity: The celestial bureaucracy has a whole department for female compliance and a single, dusty inbox for male inquiries. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Geography of Chastity
Female Virginity: If "thou shalt not" was an effective deterrent, the human race would have died out with Adam and Eve. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG