Liberal America

I'll admit that I'm a bit baffled by the ritualistic ceremony called "The Purity Ball." Why are young girls having a ritual to get...

I'll admit that I'm a bit baffled by the ritualistic ceremony called "The Purity Ball." Why are young girls having a ritual to get their fathers involved with celebrating their virginity and proclaiming themselves her "boyfriend" of sorts until they marry? I don't like it, OK? It's just....weird. And unnecessary. Fun fact: In 2015, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson took his daughter to a purity ball, where she signed a contract agreeing to remain a virgin until she marries (photo below). He explained that women are "prey" who must be instructed in how to avoid "predators." On a side note, this begs the question as to why Johnson doesn't support more legislation to protect...

I'll admit that I'm a bit baffled by the ritualistic ceremony called "The Purity Ball." Why are young girls having a ritual to get their fathers involved with celebrating their virginity and proclaiming themselves her "boyfriend" of sorts until they marry? I don't like it, OK? It's just....weird. And unnecessary. Fun fact: In 2015, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson took his daughter to a purity ball, where she signed a contract agreeing to remain a virgin until she marries (photo below). He explained that women are "prey" who must be instructed in how to avoid "predators." On a side note, this begs the question as to why Johnson doesn't support more legislation to protect...