Tech, thanks for the reply -- that one concurrence really made my day.
I'm actually quite familiar with "godhatesfags." I had a discussion (via e-mail) with the guy who runs that site several years ago, and have determined that he's quite lost in his utterly non-Christian hatred of sinners. Too bad he has no realization of the fact that (wait for it) he's also a sinner, and stands just as condemned. If you're into Romans, he's the guy who's read chapter 1 ("God's wrath is being poured forth on godless blah blah blah and God gave them over to their sinful desires blah blah blah") but missed chapter 2 ("You who believe yourselves righteous are just as condemned!").
Supe, that's profound. You know I'm the sort of arrogant jacka$$ who likes to amplify other people's remarks, but I can't think of a thing to add.
Dan
PS -- I'll be doing Romans seriously with my Saturday morning men's bible study this fall. If there's some interest, I may start posting my notes here as I go. (shrug)