I believe all of God's commandments are for our benefit, not our destruction. I don't believe they are a test, just advice from a loving father. There are physical, mental, and spiritual reasons for not engaging in homosexual acts. God's Word is a Word to the Wise.
It is commonly said there is an exception to every rule. The big problem here is that everyone wants to be that exception. Sexuality is a powerful force, which is why it so often wins out. What each individual has to face is whether s/he is going to let sexual desire direct their adult lives/decisions. How will unleashing that sexual desire benefit family, community, future generations? (I don't entertain the argument of some who say as long as it does no damage...I want to know the benefits that cannot be obtained any other way.)
I have seen nothing that gets in the way of God's original advice to mankind. And nothing God said tells us to persecute or torment those who do choose to ignore Biblical advice. And to those who do elect homosexual relationships: I never asked any of you to approve what I am doing, so please don't ask for approval of what you are doing. Yes, I am a big proponent of the Victorian era where such things simply weren't discussed. They didn't miss out on a thing.