Soul, I apologize if that came off as flaming, it was not my intent. I merely intended to point out that your argument was severely weakened by the mistake. It made it seem that you were just drawing on a distant memory because had you actually researched it you wouldn't have missed such an obvious point (meaning, if you had looked up the word in the original text, you would have known what the original language was). Also, please cite the verse you are referring to and your reference for the etymology of said word. You keep saying it is a proven fact but yet you have not shown the proof. Not trying to be difficult here, just a desire to learn.
Next, the Old Testament is a combination of Hebrew and Aramaic. The New Testament was written almost entirely in Greek except for when the OT was quoted, then it was mostly Aramaic (IIRC). While it is true that Latin was used greatly for formal speaking, the NT was written in Koine Greek (basically simple speech) so that ALL people would have the opportunity to read it and understand it.
As for who says what is a sin, I agree with Congregation here. Where God has specifically called out certain practices as sin, what is more important is that he has given us a standard of morals to live by. Jesus broke down the 10 commandments into the following 2, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself." It is not our place as Christians to judge a person. It is our place to show them the Love of Christ. Ace, I am in full agreement with you regarding your reference to Matthew Shepard's funeral. Actions like that, especially coming from fellow "believer's" (if they truly are) sickens me. The heart of God weeps over all of His children. He does not scorn them.