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.
gendered morality
Female Virginity: The "digital panopticon" that religious parents try to build will always be outsmarted by a teenager with a second, secret Instagram account. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - divine judgment
Female Virginity: The "moral melodrama" is our own personal telenovela. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
The Bitcoin of Moral Values
Female Virginity: The only thing purer than the intention is the profit margin. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
social standing
Female Virginity: If men had to wear purity rings, they'd be made of silicone and sold in vending machines. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - religious authorities
Female Virginity: The "incognito mode" for the soul is what we call "rationalization.. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
gender inequality
Female Virginity: The "binding agreement" with God is the one we're most likely to renegotiate under duress. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - cultural differences
Female Virginity: The only thing more relentless than divine judgment is the algorithmic "For You" page. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Abstinence Programs
Female Virginity: The Ten Commandments would have been a lot different if they'd been composed as a series of tweets with a strict character limit. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Female Virginity - rural enforcement
Female Virginity: The "holy horror show" is the one we're all starring in. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG
Do Purity Rings Actually Work?
Female Virginity: The "moral masquerade" is the ball where no one knows anyone's true identity. -- Alan Nafzger https://bit.ly/3XgeTRG