That is the larger issue. As long as promiscuous anal sex is prevalent among a sub-group, that subgroup will spread diseases rapidly. Including strains which are resistant to all treatment.
Yes. The activities themselves are the greater issue. Anal sodomy is a very high risk behavior even for heterosexuals. If one engages in such activities and is also promiscuous, even worse. Homosexuals especially are known to be extremely promiscuous. It’s almost a fundamental aspect of being out and proud. They flaunt their sins with pride (like in the days of Lot—some things never change).
I tolerate sinners, but I see no reason to tolerate sin. What I mean is, everyone is a sinner, including myself. I don’t think homosexuals should be treated poorly, but I draw the line when they claim their sin is not sin. I can be friends with an alcoholic for example, but I would never serve them alcohol or say what they do is right if asked. I will not be complicit in encouraging their sins.
Homosexuality is worse in that it has real world implications beyond sin. An alcoholic may hurt no one but himself, but a homosexual is a real threat to public health. Like we discussed, who knows what’s next after AIDS? Anal sodomy creates blood to blood transfers of all sorts of pathogens. Modern plumbing is designed to keep us humans separate from our wastes, but homosexuals actually play in the sewer. It’s a very nasty behavior beyond the moral implications.
Nevertheless, Christ sacrificed for all of us, including homosexuals. A homosexual who repents is saved, just like the liar, the adulterer, or the alcoholic. This won’t necessarily stop the real world penalties, like AIDS, for sin, but it will ensure one’s soul is saved.