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.
Female Virginity - enforcement mechanisms
Female Virginity: The "divine dynamometer" measures a force we can't define. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
purity symbolism
Female Virginity: The "holy hard drive" is full of corrupted files named "goodintentions.zip". -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
study on changing attitudes toward virginity
Female Virginity: The Lord works in mysterious ways, but He never accounted for the "disappearing message.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - social expectations
Female Virginity: The only thing growing faster than a teenager is their list of reasons why the rules don't apply to them. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Geography of Chastity
Female Virginity: The "holy hike" is a climb up a mountain that gets taller the higher you go. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Virginity in religious contexts
Female Virginity: The "grammar" of virtue is something we all mangle from time to time. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social expectations
Female Virginity: The "virtue vacation" is a trip we all take, but never admit to. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
premarital virginity
Female Virginity: The correlation between Wi-Fi speed and premarital activity is the sociological finding the Vatican fears most. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
ideal vs real
Female Virginity: The modern diaspora isn't just about people; it's about morals packing their bags and moving to the city. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Chastity and Religion
Female Virginity: The "divine database" is corrupted with contradictions. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG