I'll try to answer this by giving some of my view points or opinions.

I'm not sure that homosexuals are treated differently here due to religious reasons, that is possible, but they have been separated and terribly treated by atheist states too, so that doesn't necessarily follow in step.

I actually was not comparing the RCC to the Taliban, just making a point about separations within a broader group.

I've already said that there were collateral victims of the crusaders. The crusaders were a ruthless and methodical army, the only type of army that could have a chance of success in that time. Yeah, they could be pretty brutal. And some of the Popes in those days were simply evil people. Also yes, I believe the RCC has meet all qualifications for a cult during many periods of it's existence, that's no longer is true though. Plus, we don't or at least should not just routinely "eradicate" any groups, cult or not. Scientology is certainly a cult but I don't see us rounding up Cruise, Travolta, and Alley and burning them at the stake, although I would support doing so with Cruise.

My personal belief is that the OT and NT are two completely separate entities and should be treated as such. My belief is that the OT is open for a much broader interpretation than the NT. I also believe that serious mistakes in translation have occurred, some intentional.