The male priests of the goddess castrated themselves (what a penalty for their error!), and played the part of women in temple prostitution. Greeks and Romans were abandoning the worship of the invisible Deity taught by their own philosophers, and were worshiping Cybele instead, using idols of women, lions, serpents, and birds. There were prominent temples to the goddess in Rome (where the letter was being sent to) and in Corinth (where Paul wrote the letter). Ten to fifteen years before Paul wrote his letter to Rome, Emperor Claudius permitted the worship of Cybele, a mother goddess, to take place in Rome. Let me explain, using Cybele worship as an illustration. I believe most of the participants were heterosexuals who were acting contrary to their nature. May I respond to your concern about Romans 1? Paul was not saying that idolatry turns people gay rather, he was saying that idolatry led to participation in shameful acts of lust. ![]() Here’s his wonderful response to the letter writer on John’s blog:
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