Is it true that most Greek men are gay ?

[RU OX Alum]

Yeah, there wasn't anything as a "homosexual" or a "gay person" until Freud told people there was.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Yeah, there wasn't anything as a "homosexual" or a "gay person" until Freud told people there was.

I wouldn't necessarily say that. I'd just say that modern understandings and assumptions about sexuality do not necessarily mirror ancient understandings, and confusion is bound to happen if we try to simply impose modern understandings on ancient people without some consideration of the differences.

[preciousjeni]

I missed this thread too!

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I'd just say that modern understandings and assumptions about sexuality do not necessarily mirror ancient understandings, and confusion is bound to happen if we try to simply impose modern understandings on ancient people without some consideration of the differences.

You could substitute "the Bible" for "sexuality" and have a pretty accurate explanation for why modern American Christians are such a mess, theologically speaking I mean.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

You could substitute "the Bible" for "sexuality" and have a pretty accurate explanation for why many modern American Christians are such a mess, theologically speaking I mean.

FYPFY.

(At least, I hope it's more accurate.)

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

FYPFY.

(At least, I hope it's more accurate.)

I maintain that we all, as a collective group, are a hot mess. lol