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Not quite. Their goal re: castration was not to become female or identify as such.
by tertius 6y ago
Not quite. Their goal re: castration was not to become female or identify as such.
- earthboundkid 6y agoFor there are some agenders, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some trans, which were made trans of men: and there be ace, which have made themselves ace for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
- tertius 6y agoAgain, the goal, even with the english words changed in your paraphrase was not about appearing/embracing as a different sex/gender. It was in abstaining from sexual activity through castration or choice.
- earthboundkid 6y agoI said elsewhere in the thread: “Early Christianity was pretty plainly against sex as such, straight or gay.” I think this verse supports it.
- tertius 6y agoPlease share your thoughts as well as the verse you think supports it. I don't see it just from reading this verse (and knowing the section).