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 male virginity exception in religion
Female Virginity: The "pious predicament" is the situation we're all in, with no easy way out. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Which religions value virginity most?
Female Virginity: The "homework" of piety is something we always mean to do, but never get around to. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Virginity is theoretically sacred, but enforcement mechanisms vary
Female Virginity: The "sacred spam" is the junk mail from the universe, offering things we don't need. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Sociological Analysis of Female Virginity
Female Virginity: God may be omnipresent, but He still needs a good Wi-Fi signal to check your DMs. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Empirical (and Fictional) Evidence on Virginity
Female Virginity: Calling it a "precious jewel" just makes people wonder what the pawn value is. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious theory vs practice
Female Virginity: The "sacred superstition" is the belief that following the rules will protect you from yourself. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious compliance
Female Virginity: The "purity placebo" is a sugar pill we take to convince ourselves we're cured. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - modern challenges
Female Virginity: The cost of a purity ring is nothing compared to the cost of the therapy needed later. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious texts on virginity
Female Virginity: The "pious predicament" is the situation we're all in, with no easy way out. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - moral ledger
Female Virginity: The "virginity veneer" is the polish we apply to tarnished metal. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG