There are MANY instances of God saying that one sin will have a lesser penalty than another in the Bible.
For example the sin of bestiality is punishable by death, but the sin of stealing requires a person make restitution.
Furthermore the penalty for thievery to avert hunger was not as severe as stealing motivated by greed.
Yes, when the world was under the law different penalties were alloted...but that all changed when our Saviour was crucified
My comment was directed to those who want to pretend that there is 'excusable' behavior. God doesn't do 'nuance'.