Man should not lie with man, and actions are only sinful when carried out. Thus, homosexuals are called to chastity and to repent of any physical iniquity or deliberate fantasy. A specific reading of the Bible states: “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; it is an abomination. . . . If a man lies with a man as with a woman, both have committed an abomination; they will be put to death, their blood will be on them” (Lev. 18:22, 20:13). Religious individuals also believe that certain behaviors are wrong because they seem unnatural and contrary to natural law – a man's natural sexual partner is a woman and vice versa. However, the Vatican believes that all homosexuals should continue to be treated equally, with compassion, respect and sensitivity, because they remain a living human being, created in the image of God. They also state that unfair discrimination must be avoided, as well as violence regarding it. On September 30, 2013, Pope Francis explicitly stated: “When I meet a homosexual person, I must distinguish between their homosexuality and their membership in a lobby. If they accept the Lord and have good will, who am I to judge them? They should not be marginalized. The tendency [towards homosexuality] is not the problem…it is our brothers. » He later suggested that