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.
cultural values
Female Virginity: The "sin suspension" is the temporary halt of our better judgment. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - social media monitoring
Female Virginity: The "moral microscope" reveals details we'd rather not see. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
gendered morality
Female Virginity: The real "act of God" is a successfully executed alibi. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
celestial judgment
Female Virginity: The "celestial cabaret" is the endless performance we put on for an audience of one. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
sacred symbols
Female Virginity: The "moral firmware" is in desperate need of an update. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
When God Needs Instagram Access
Female Virginity: The cosmic joke is that the thing religions obsess over is the one thing that guarantees their continuation. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Satire on Virginity
Female Virginity: The "virtue vaudeville" is the song and dance we perform to convince ourselves we're good. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Abstinence Programs
Female Virginity: The "virginity virus" is a bug in the system of morality. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
religious theory vs practice
Female Virginity: The "purity pretense" is the lie we tell ourselves to get through the day. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Are Abstinence Programs Effective?
Female Virginity: The "sacred superstition" is the belief that following the rules will protect you from yourself. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG