What went along with the worship of the goddesses in the ancient world?
Gross immorality went along with the worship of the goddesses in the ancient world. This immorality was considered even worse than the worship of the male gods, and it was part and parcel of everyday experience, practiced not only by common people but all the way to the top.
Les explains that this was not limited to Corinth but characterized the whole ancient world. The worship of these goddesses, which he says was even worse than the worship of the male gods, was accompanied by gross immorality. This immorality was not exceptional; it was woven into their everyday experience, and they did not know any different. It reached every level of society, from the common people all the way to the top. He notes this was a recurring theme throughout Corinthians.