Not only were his radio comments stupid, (I listened to the program) but more importantly he is making his argument by misinterpreting scripture:
Posted by radio host Bryan Fischer, of American Family Association at the AFA blog:
Focal Point: “a show that explores the intersection of biblical truth and public life.”
I received a complaint from a listener to my “Focal Point” radio program, complaining that I had suggested that it is appropriate to impose legal sanctions on those who engage in homosexual behavior. Here is my response.
Thanks for writing me about my comments on my program regarding homosexuality.
It might be worth noting that what I actually suggested is that we impose the same sanctions on those who engage in homosexual behavior as we do on those who engage in intravenous drug abuse, since both pose the same kind of risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. I’d be curious to know what you think should be done with IV drug abusers, because whatever it is, I think the same response should be made to those who engage in homosexual behavior.
If you believe that what drug abusers need is to go into an effective detox program, then we should likewise put active homosexuals through an effective reparative therapy program.
Secondly, I’m afraid you’re simply wrong about the Bible’s perspective on the law and homosexuality.
Paul lists quite explicitly in 1 Timothy 1:8-11 the actions and behaviors that are the proper concern of the law:
“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine…”
The bottom line here is that, biblically, those “who practice homosexuality” should come under the purview of the law just as much as those who take people captive in order to sell them into slavery.
You express a belief in the Scriptures, and I trust your confidence in Scripture is not selective. If you believe all Scripture is inspired, then you are compelled to accept that legal sanctions may appropriately be applied to those who engage in homosexual behavior.
Thank you for contacting us, and I hope this response will help you think in a thorough and biblical way about this important social issue.
Bryan Fischer
Host, “Focal Point” radio program on AFR Talk, a division of the American Family Association
The man quotes 1 Timothy 1: 8-11 (from what bible version im not sure) and does not appear to understand Paul is writing concerning the Law as given by Moses. Furthermore Paul was relaying to Timothy that the Law was being misused by false teachers who had entered into the Church:
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than God’s work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (verses 3-5)
Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. (verses 6-7)
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine. (verses 8-10)
(See Matthew Henry’s commentary: 1Timothy 1)
Homosexual behavior is sin, period. But contrary to what Bryan Fischer is suggesting,
- The Law referred to in 1 Timothy chapter one is not the ‘law of the land’ but the Law of Moses
- The Law of Moses was good–for it pointed out man’s inability to live up to the Law in his own righteousness;
Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. Galatians 3:23-25
I’m aware this is beating a dead horse, but I get so tired of seeing people misuse scripture to help strengthen their arguments or personal agendas.
If this man believes 1 Timothy chapter one supports his idea of gathering up homosexuals and forcing them to go through a ‘Homosexual detox’ process, he’s nuts. For if one were to believe that, then all liars and the unholy, (both, also mentioned) could be subjected to the same treatment. And frankly, there wouldn’t be enough detox centers or institutions to hold them all…
My brethren, let me say, be like Christ at all times. Imitate him in “public.” Most of us live in some sort of public capacity—many of us are called to work before our fellow-men every day. We are watched; our words are caught; our lives are examined—taken to pieces. The eagle-eyed, argus-eyed world observes everything we do, and sharp critics are upon us. Let us live the life of Christ in public. Let us take care that we exhibit our Master, and not ourselves—so that we can say, “It is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me.” 
