Eunuchs

2003-8-14 06:23:00

A student found the following scripture interesting:

"For there are some eunuchs (gays), which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men (castration): and there be eunuchs (Gays and some hetros seeking the spiritual single life), which have made themselves eunuchs (a neutron, or balanced in energy) for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it." (Matt 19:11-12)

The student then asks:

"What evidence can we present that eunuchs born from their mother's womb is referring to gays?"

JJ:

Quite frankly the evidence is very subtle. If it were obvious there would have been many before me who would have seen this and taught it.

The real confirmation of this is found in the Oneness Principle where all principles are revealed through the soul.

Even so there is quite a bit of evidence from the scripture itself that this is a true interpretation.

Let us examine the dialog that led up to this verse:

Matt 19:7  "They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

Matt 19:8  "He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

Matt 19:9  "And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

Matt 19:10  "His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

Matt 19:11  "But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

Matt 19:12  "For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."

Now notice the question that led to Jesus' comment on Eunuchs. The disciples said: "If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry."

Then Jesus proceeded to talk about those men who do not marry a woman. He divides them into three categories:

  1. "Eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb."

In other words, there are some who are born in such a state and inclination that they have no desire to marry a woman.

  1. "Eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men."

These are men which have been castrated and also have no desire to marry or have sex with a woman -- a common practice in that era.

Now it is obvious that the second category represents the standard idea of what a eunuch is, but the first one does not. Very few men are born in a condition similar to castration, but a large number of men are homosexual "from their mother's womb," or from the time of birth.

The differentiation between Category 1 and 2 is even more obvious when you realize that two different words are used, yet translated into the same English word.

The Greek word for eunuch in Category 2 is EUNOUCHIZO is one which is castrated.

BUT

The word for eunuch in the first category is EUNOUCHOS, and this can sometimes refer to an unmarried man, not necessarily a castrated one.

Taking all this into consideration, one must conclude that a EUNOUCHOS who never has a desire to marry, even from birth would be the homosexual.

Then Jesus ends with this statement:

"There be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."

This third category is the spiritual seeker who seeks to dedicate himself to the kingdom of God by remaining single and abstaining from sex by either castration or force of will. It is interesting that some of the early Christian saints such as Origin, actually did castrate themselves, thinking this would help them lead the spiritual life. Personally, a little will power seems a much more desirable route for those who make this choice.

Now notice that Jesus ends with this injunction:  "He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."

This applies to all three of these categories. If one is able and comfortable with abstaining from marriage and sex to lead the spiritual life then it is good that he do so.

In other words, abstinence is not for everyone, but those who are able to abide, it will have fewer distractions in leading the spiritual path.

It is interesting that many gays come to this conclusion on their own and have sought to become priests so they could dedicate themselves to God and not the lower self. As we have seen in recent news some have not all have been able to abide this path. On the other hand, many have been faithful priests and in the process done much to further the evolution of themselves and their associates.

  

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  -- Ingrid Bergman