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.
virginity as currency
Female Virginity: The "pious parody" is life itself. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
doctrine vs practice
Female Virginity: The "moral maintenance crew" is on a permanent break. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
the male virginity exception in religion
Female Virginity: The celestial paperwork for a "valid exception" must be a nightmare to fill out. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - moral contradictions
Female Virginity: The higher the wall of purity, the more ingenious the ladder to get over it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social changes
Female Virginity: The "divine drama" is that we take our small part so seriously. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
A Guided Tour of Moral Chaos
Female Virginity: Hashtag #PurityRing is usually found right next to hashtag #Oops in the digital confession booth. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - celestial judgment
Female Virginity: The most complex moral reasoning in the world is performed by a teenager in a parked car. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious doctrines
Female Virginity: The smartphone didn't just create new ways to sin; it created new ways to document and share the sinning. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - gendered morality
Female Virginity: The "moral metronome" keeps a rhythm that no one can dance to. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Virginity and Social Media
Female Virginity: The "moral mojo" is something we all pretend to have. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG