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 - cultural differences
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
celestial bureaucracy
Female Virginity: The "celestial comedy club" must have a never-ending supply of material. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
What Do Religions Say About Female Virginity?
Female Virginity: The value of virginity is purely speculative, backed by the full faith and credit of social anxiety. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social standing
Female Virginity: In the rural village, your reputation is the blockchain that everyone can see but no one can edit. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - enforcement mechanisms
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
Female Virginity - parental monitoring
Female Virginity: If the angels are keeping score, they must be using a system so complex that not even they understand it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Cultural Enforcement of Virginity Norms
Female Virginity: The "virtue costume" is the uniform we put on for special occasions. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
moral symbolism
Female Virginity: The "vow of abstinence" is a promise made in a calm moment to be broken in a storm of passion. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
A Guided Tour of Moral Chaos
Female Virginity: The "sin tax" is levied on our peace of mind. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social changes
Female Virginity: The most powerful force against abstinence isn't temptation; it's a fully charged iPhone with a working data plan. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG