So it would seem, Les.
The more 'fundamentalist' Muslims would consider it very blessed to kill a gay person. They imagine that God applauds such actions, and they are guaranteed a place in Paradise.
Nearly all religions have a history of persecution and slaughter of designated groups of people though.

I was worried yesterday for all the Gay Pride processions and carnivals in USA. I hope it all went off without any trouble or attacks.

I just don't know what one can do to convince people that our fellow human beings are there to be loved and respected.