That's interesting. Earlier articles on this situation claimed that he had said homosexuals were sub-human. If this quote is accurate, he has clear identified the behavior, rather than the person, as sub-human.
From the point of view of gay activists, it's still "homophobic," but from the standpoint of Christianity, there is a difference.
I agree. I've known homosexuals, and many of them are very nice and I have no problem being friendly with them. However, that does not mean that I condone their behavior.