I agree that it's a sin, yes.
My point of disagreement is that God's law should apply to non-Christian's, by force if necessary.
I disagree with that mentality. God's law applies to God's people, who willingly take upon themselves the Lordship of Christ.
It is to the Church (meaning God's people) to keep the integrity of the church... God will deal with the world accordingly, in His own time. In the meantime, our concern is sharing the message of salvation to the lost, and keeping our own spiritual and scriptural integrity..
Separation of church and state.
A rule ordained by God, as he has his hands on all our laws. Many Christians don't like it, but it stands up for what you are saying.
We all have to live on the planet, and the state's job is to keep the peace and allowing equal rights is the only way to make that happen. Otherwise we would be forcing beliefs, or taking away free will, something God is very much against.
The pope here is basically following God ordained rules. However, we should make no mistake in that God doesn't like it that there are homosexuals, any more than his children do, so him setting up rules as such, far from means he condones homosexuality.
In all fairness, I don't believe the pope ever said he condoned either the union, or marriage, but I'd guess he realizes this is just the way it has to be.
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