I continue to be amazed by people who think that it's possible to have a "pure" and "innocent" childhood that then *instantly* transitions into adulthood where you just "figure out" everything you need to know when you turn 18 all at oncehttps://twitter.com/AnaMardoll/status/1318905734101426184 …
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My sister and aunt used to watch the Duggar family show and one day they talked me into watching some episodes in a marathon. I wasn't aware of how strict their lifestyle was, so when the eldest proposed to his girlfriend he had to give her side hugs and couldn't kiss her. (1)
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I thought to myself "man, that's weird." I grew up in a fairly conservative family, but we could hug and show affection to significant others for sure. Years later, when that same kid ended up being the one who 1.) cheated on his wife and 2.) molested his sisters, I was (2)
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One relationship... except for the closet sidepiece when a partner isn't straight but hates themselves so much from the internalized homophobia they feel. Those folks get to have a second relationship.
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Hey, easy on us. I try to be a Christian, but I *also* believe in comprehensive, scientifically valid sexuality education. But you are right -- patriarchal evangelical Christianity has a particularly pernicious attitude about children's "innocence."
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Raptured into the body of Christ the Father, but it's in the body of an auto shop regional manager from just north of Tuscaloosa
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Its seems like these patriarchal hierarchical organizations just happen to want to raise women to be perfect victims. What a weird coincidence!
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I think that was the plan for me. My mom was a fundie, but keeping me ignorant and sheltered just made me vulnerable and easy to manipulate. Fundies also believe that if God is pleased with you that your life will be golden, so prayer takes the place of common sense.
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I remember reading an article about a couple who were proud of abstaining up until marriage... only to find married sex was riddled with guilt and struggles to enjoy it. Because if people learn they'll go to hell for having certain urges, one ceremony won't change that lesson.
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