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.
Sacred Texts vs. TikTok
Female Virginity: Divine judgment must be less about a final tally and more about a comprehensive review of intent and context. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious compliance
Female Virginity: The "sacred stall" is the tactic we use to avoid judgment. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - sacred texts
Female Virginity: The "pious periscope" is used to look at others while remaining hidden. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Social Currency of Chastity
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
how virginity functions as currency
Female Virginity: Religious theory is a pristine, untouched snowscape; religious practice is a slushy city street in March. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social media monitoring
Female Virginity: The most dramatic moment in a young life is when the purity ring comes off, for any reason. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
cultural differences
Female Virginity: God might have given Moses tablets, but He gave this generation TikTok, and the latter is far more influential. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
policing female virginity
Female Virginity: The "pious performance" is the one we give, hoping for a good review on judgment day. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Religion and Virginity
Female Virginity: Rural chastity isn't about virtue; it's about the terrifying efficiency of the local gossip network. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
gender inequality
Female Virginity: The "pious periscope" is used to look at others while remaining hidden. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG