Auggie wrote on Apr 30
th, 2017 at 5:46pm:
Yadda wrote on Apr 29
th, 2017 at 5:16pm:
The definition of the word eunuch, implies a person who is 'non-sexual' or asexual [i.e. not sexually active].
And both Jesus and Paul suggested that for men who choose to seek/serve God, it was better to choose not to marry.
Or in your words; "men who foreswear marriage to better serve God."
Yes, I agree with your interpretation of this. Both Paul and Jesus condemned sexual activity of any kind; and only prescribed sexual activity in the context of marriage where it was absolutely necessary.
However at the time of Jesus the term "born a eunuch" was entrenched in the vernacular as a term to define effeminate men, which was also considered men with homosexual tendencies.
Jesus, as an educated man, would have been familiar with this turn of phrase.
Homosexuality is a common, natural part of this world. It is not limited to our species.
Raven would argue it is nature's way of helping our earliest ancestors survive.
Imagine a hunter gatherer tribe, life isn't easy. Constantly on the move. It wasn't always possible for people to look after their own children.
Enter homosexuality, non breeders.
The non breeders gave the tribe an extra hand or two to help with the children. Strong healthy adults who can defend the nest while the rest of the tribe are out hunting, without the need to keep an eye on their own offspring.
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