同性恋不是罪--这是大多数人都明白的现实，但宗教人士和受他们影响的人除外。

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在摩西时代，有一些人可以被视为今天变性人群体的早期先驱--由于没有现代的变性手术方法，他们通过切割或压碎的方式完全切除了自己的阴茎和睾丸。这些人通常被视为有别于其他男性，在某些方面被视为女性。例如，他们不被允许参加每年三次在以色列全国集会期间举行的男性集会。

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然而，尽管他们在社区中没有履行传统的男性角色，但他们既没有受到迫害，也没有受到惩罚。

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Homosexuality is not a sin — this is a reality understood by most, except for the religious and those affected by their influence.

 

During the time of Moses, there were individuals who could be considered early precursors of today’s transgender community — men who had completely removed their penis and testicles, either by cutting or crushing, due to the absence of modern surgical methods for gender reassignment. These individuals, often regarded as distinct from other men, were treated as women in certain respects. For example, they were not permitted to join the male assemblies that took place three times a year during Israel’s nationwide gatherings.

 

Yet, despite not fulfilling their traditional roles as males within their community, they were neither persecuted nor punished.