Does everyone secretly despise LGBTs although many openly claim to accept and love it, including LGBT members and allies? Are there really people who see LGBT as of equal worth as heterosexuals?

Everyone has different views. This post is not to choose any position on the issue, but there are people who do accept lgbt. I am sure of it, because there are people who dedicate their lives to fighting for equality, and something so drastic would not be done if they were not certain.

I find this question extremely relevant. I have been studying the concept of 'silence' recently due to my experiences with heterosexual acquaintances claiming that they are pro-alternative sexualities, yet they fall completely silent when certain topics come up. Such as when relationships are openly discussed and silence falls over everyone the moment that same-sex relationships come up, or how topics of discussion are suddenly changed the moment alternative sexuality scenarios are brought up by someone. Not to mention the facaded, and perhaps unintended meaning, behind 'I love gays, I accept them fully'. People believe that homophobia lies in words and actions unto other, whereas the bias can most clearly be expressed within silence as well. I think the bias lies deeply rooted in the majority of people, even for those who believe they are accepting and open, there are still hurdles of acceptance to overcome.

No, not everyone. I think there are probably some people out there that pretend, but there are people who are positive and accepting. So, yes, there are people who see LGBT as equal worth as heterosexuals, including myself.

No. Trust me, I've had similar thoughts, but now there is no doubt in my mind that my friends (and others) see me to be of equal worth as them. Everyone has people supporting them. LGBT+ people are no exception to that.

I think many people are in denial of who they are. They may have been taught that LGBTs are sinners but deep down they have sexuality issues that haven't been resolved yet. Thoughts about people of the same sex are natural. I think if people were honest about who they are and have discussions about sexuality with an open mind, I think we'll see that everybody is of equal value. There's nothing wrong with being true to who you are. The ones that might look down on you or judge you aren't in your body or have your mind or heart. You know what's going with you better than the people that look down on you. Stay strong and hopeful.

I love people in the LGBT community, I am a person in the LGBT community and I've never found more love and acceptance than I have there. There's good people and bad people everywhere, but we all deserve respect.

I may be extraordinarily lucky, but as a queer woman, I have found a lot of acceptance from friends and coworkers. Most of my closest friends are also a part of the LGBT community, though, so of course they see themselves as equally worthy. If nothing else, LGBT folks will usually gain this kind of acceptance from members of their own community, even if the greater community does not. That being said, I do believe there are true allies to the community who love and support LGBT individuals.

It boils down to not fully letting go of old beliefs and fear of those who are different. Since the LGBT community is more accepted in the mainstream, people don't always want to openly say they don't like them, because it isn't popular to say that. It's safer for them to say they are, but less safe for us. There are truly people out there who see us as equal as heterosexuals, but they may not be as loud. Unlearning prejudices can take time, and some aren't willing to take the time. Empty words with no action. As for LGBT members disliking the community, that can either be disliking prejudices in the community or just a variation of those who can accept themselves but not people who aren't like them. Human nature sucks, basically. But there are truly people who do find us equals though. Diamonds in the rough.

There might be a degree of self loathing in some people who are members of the LGBT community, but mostly because it's been ingrained in some of them that how they feel and naturally are is wrong. But, I don't think this necessarily applies to everyone, as there are confident members of the community as well. As for the supporters, I do not think they would have any motivation to support the community if they truly despised it. Before it became more accepted (not that it completely is), there'd be no reason to speak up since there'd be little to no peer pressure telling you to support this community, unless you genuinely supported that cause.

I see your point in some instances, like within my life even though I'm bisexual, but honestly we are moving towards a generation of acceptence. I think if you are born not having any bias towards lgbt people you will treat them equally. Homophobia is taught, not born within. We can never be truly equal if you think about it, there will always be levels to different peoples social status, money, job, age...etc... :)