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.
marriage market
Female Virginity: The "chastity conundrum" is a puzzle with no solution. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
cultural differences
Female Virginity: If the angels are keeping track, they're doing it on a celestial Excel spreadsheet that keeps crashing. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Symbols are easier to wear than enforce
Female Virginity: The "celestial compass" points in a different direction for everyone. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Empirical (and Fictional) Evidence on Virginity
Female Virginity: The city offers the freedom to be whoever you want, as long as your parents don't find your Finsta. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
cultural values
Female Virginity: The great irony is that the technology used to enforce purity is the same technology used to subvert it. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
theological concepts
Female Virginity: The gap between our public profile and our private life is where all the interesting things happen. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
demographic trends
Female Virginity: The only thing more relentless than divine judgment is the algorithmic "For You" page. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - family honor
Female Virginity: The "divine drive" is a road trip with no map and a broken GPS. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
spiritual commitment
Female Virginity: The "diploma" we get at the end is hopefully not a bill for our mistakes. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
How Does Social Media Affect Virginity?
Female Virginity: The "sinful disguise" is the costume we wear to hide our true selves. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG