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But where I part ways with you and Fred Phelps is when you claim that we should kill them.

That was a cheap shot. CCF never said we should kill them. CCF only points out that, "“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold truth in unrighteousness .... " In context, there are many more things "worthy of death" than just homosexuality, " Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them." (See Romans 1:18-32)

The point is about God's final judgment. Speaking the truth about the sin of homosexuality has a purpose, and that is ultimately to lead them to Christ. But at least to lead them to an understanding of God's righteousness and holiness. "The commandments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether..." It is not to become the final arbiter of their life. That's God's job.

You can view the harsh punishment of the OT as symbolic of the eternal punishment all sinners will receive at the final judgment. All will face God's judgment of death. Some will face it with a stand in -- a substitute, Christ Jesus our Lord. God will look at them and see the inputed righteousness of Christ.

Remember how Jesus said He came to save sinners, not the righteous? Well He wasn't saying that some are righteous. He was saying that knowledge of sin is the first step towards being saved. There is no potential for saving faith without the knowledge of sin.

The final judgment of all sin is death. "The wages of sin is death." Please understand, that's what I believe is the point of this post by CCF. It is more loving to speak that truth than it is to offer all the approving sentimentality in the world, because the free Gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord begins with the knowledge of your own sin.