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18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For
the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse
:

(1.20) “The invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; that they are without excuse.” Those who see no evidence for God’s existence are “without excuse.”
290 Can God be found from reason alone?

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and
their foolish heart was darkened.

22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools
,

(1.21-22)
“Their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.”
297 Is it OK to call someone a fool?

23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

24
Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness
through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

(1.24) “Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness.”

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and
served the creature more than the Creator
, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

(1.25)
“Served the creature more than the Creator”
The Religious Right often uses Romans 1.21-25 to condemn environmentalists.

(1:26-28)
God will make you gay!
With his usual intolerance, Paul condemns homosexuals (including lesbians). This is the only clear reference to lesbians in the Bible.

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