As a born eunuch, the most probable scenario is that the Ethiopian eunuch was a gay man.
Jesus pointed out to His disciples in Matthew 19:12 concerning eunuchs, that the first class of eunuchs were “so born from their mother’s womb.” Born eunuchs never made a personal choice to be a eunuch. Jesus made an exception for born eunuchs, to the heterosexual marriage paradigm.
Clement of Alexandria informs us that:
“a true eunuch is not one who is unable, but one who is unwilling, to indulge in pleasure” [with a woman].
And quoting followers of the Gnostic teacher Basilides on eunuchs, Clement further tells us:
“Some men, from their birth, have a natural sense of repulsion from a woman.”
As we will see, given these facts, it perfectly fits scripture to believe that this eunuch was not only a born eunuch but also a gay man.
I Believe The Ethiopian Eunuch Was A Born Eunuch And A Gay Man
After the Ethiopian eunuch expressed believing faith in Jesus Christ, Philip did not forbid him to be baptized but willingly baptized him. Deuteronomy 23:1 forbad entry into the Jewish congregation, of one “wounded in the stones” or with his “privy member cut off.”
This was understood by ancient Jews, to prohibit a castrated eunuch from entering the congregation of Israel. Because this prohibition was strictly observed among Jews, Philip, a Jew, would not have ignored the law of Moses.
Remember that at this time in history, no one on earth knew that Jews and Gentiles were one body in Christ because God had not yet given that revelation to anyone.
Jesus pointed out to His disciples in Matthew 19:12 concerning eunuchs, that the first class of eunuchs were “so born from their mother’s womb.” Born eunuchs never made a personal choice to be a eunuch. Jesus made an exception for born eunuchs, to the heterosexual marriage paradigm.
Clement of Alexandria informs us that:
“a true eunuch is not one who is unable, but one who is unwilling, to indulge in pleasure” [with a woman].
And quoting followers of the Gnostic teacher Basilides on eunuchs, Clement further tells us:
“Some men, from their birth, have a natural sense of repulsion from a woman.”
As we will see, given these facts, it perfectly fits scripture to believe that this eunuch was not only a born eunuch but also a gay man.
I Believe The Ethiopian Eunuch Was A Born Eunuch And A Gay Man
After the Ethiopian eunuch expressed believing faith in Jesus Christ, Philip did not forbid him to be baptized but willingly baptized him. Deuteronomy 23:1 forbad entry into the Jewish congregation, of one “wounded in the stones” or with his “privy member cut off.”
This was understood by ancient Jews, to prohibit a castrated eunuch from entering the congregation of Israel. Because this prohibition was strictly observed among Jews, Philip, a Jew, would not have ignored the law of Moses.
Remember that at this time in history, no one on earth knew that Jews and Gentiles were one body in Christ because God had not yet given that revelation to anyone.
