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.
The Gendered Policing of Morality
Female Virginity: Teenagers operate on the theological principle that God is like a parent who's busy watching something else on TV. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity pledges
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
Female Virginity - moral enforcement
Female Virginity: The "pious problem" is that the solution is often worse than the disease. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - moral value
Female Virginity: The "sworn statement" of innocence is usually true only for the moment it is spoken. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Teaching teenagers abstinence is an impressive feat
Female Virginity: The "diploma" we get at the end is hopefully not a bill for our mistakes. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - digital surveillance
Female Virginity: The "holy humor" is the irony of our situation, which we're too busy to appreciate. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
What Do Religions Say About Female Virginity?
Female Virginity: The "celestial cabaret" is the endless performance we put on for an audience of one. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
sacred texts
Female Virginity: It turns out you can't save souls the same way you save a Word document. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - moral priorities
Female Virginity: The "gift" of virginity is the one present you're not allowed to open, but are expected to proudly display. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - purity symbolism
Female Virginity: The "sinful spoof" is the way our best-laid plans are so easily overturned. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG