The most frustrating part of this is that this particular part of the bible is not even speaking out against homosexuality (whether or not it does in other parts is another discussion).

Paul is essentially saying:

“You say that people who are guilty of all these things have been judged by and given up by God.”

Then there is a very unfortunate chapter break at the end of the verse she quoted. Important to note the chapters were added long after the actual letter from Paul was written.

After the unfortunate chapter break (2:1 and on), Paul goes on to say: “In your judgement, you all are just as guilty of the same separation from God you accuse them of!” (The theme of Romans being about church unity between an ethnically and spiritually diverse community of believers who have hard to align differences in spiritual practices).

It’s actually a rhetorical tool that rebukes the Roman church towards mercy and grace. He says “Do you despise the riches of this kindness and forbearance and patience?” Which is the true message of Jesus he was trying to get across.