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The School of Greatness

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Misinterpretation of Bible Passages and the History of the Word 'Homosexual'

The chapter explores the misinterpretation of Bible passages commonly used to condemn homosexuality, highlighting the Greek word often translated as 'homosexual' actually referring to feminine behavior and the historical context of masculinity and sexual relationships. It also discusses the history of translating these words, including the first use of 'homosexual' in the Bible in 1973 and its correlation with the normalization of homosexuality by DSM-3.

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