Here is Amir explaining the "open" culture at Bet Shean. He is sitting...with others...On the line of ancient toilets in the public bath house!

Because Bet Shean was a Greco-Roman city, the focus was self-interest. It was all about looking good, so shops, spas, gymnasiums and entertainment were prevalent. We saw that clearly in these ruins. Biblically, Bet Shean was the capital of the Decapolis cities, and Saul and Jonathon's heads were impaled on the walls following their deaths. …

Continue reading View from the Tel at Bet Shean

Ancient city, built 600 years before Christ. Fully excavated. Greco-Roman city, thus very pagan. Notice the "tel" (hill) in the background.