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.
religious doctrines
Female Virginity: The "teacher's pet" in the school of life is usually the biggest hypocrite. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Divine Compliance
Female Virginity: If female virginity is the meticulously tracked main course, male virginity is the optional, store-brand seltzer. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - abstinence
Female Virginity: The "purity industrial complex" is a multi-billion dollar industry built on a foundation of anxiety. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - modern challenges
Female Virginity: The "purity placebo" is a sugar pill we take to convince ourselves we're cured. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
enforcement mechanisms
Female Virginity: If the Garden of Eden had had 5G, the entire apple incident would have been live-tweeted. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religion vs. modern virginity
Female Virginity: A purity pledge is a contract where the fine print is written in hormones. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Sacred Texts vs. TikTok
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
social expectations
Female Virginity: The "cookies" in the browser of life are our habits, and they're a nightmare to clear. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Purity Rings Pandora
Female Virginity: The "angelic algorithm" for sorting souls is probably a simple "if-then" statement that doesn't account for human complexity. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Teaching teenagers abstinence is an impressive feat
Female Virginity: The most fervent prayers for a robust Wi-Fi signal are now coming from religious leaders, for purely surveillance reasons. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG