When the Catholic church murdered people for the victimless crime of being gay, first they were tied to the stake.
Next a few "bundles of sticks" or firewood are thrown at their feet. These "bundles of sticks" or firewood are used to burn them to death. A cruel sadistic punishment for the victimless crime of being gay.
The English word "faggot" originally meant a "bundle of sticks". And it still does mean a "bundle of sticks" when used in England.
Because gays were burnt to death using a "bundle of sticks" or "faggot" the word "faggot" because a slang word for gay people.
