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?

There are some who'll say they accept LGBTQA+ but secretly hate them or see them as inferior. But there is an overwhelming amount of persons who fully support the LGBTQA+ community. Well, you ask, how can one tell if they're sincere? My response? They put their lives at risk. Why would someone put their life at risk to defend something they don't even believe in? There are good people in this world. Don't let the negativity erase the positive. Australia has made same sex marriage legal. California is making fantastic moves to put an end to conversion therapy. They've already made it illegal for minors. Transgender and those who are gender variant are being recognized. Bathroom access is moving forward in great strides. There is still a long way to go till we reach full equality. But don't lose sight of the hardworking LGBTQA+ community advocates. And the allies that defend us. ~Ellianna

Yes, there are people who consider everyone as equals. Sometimes they are just very difficult to find. Sadly what people say and what people believe is two different things. Don't give up hope. If you are struggling and would like additional support feel free to access our MOGII/LGBT chatrooms and there are many useful places to talk about this with others online.

Of course there are, like there are people who are not racist or do mlt discriminate because of religion. In our society it seems that some people are forced to look accepting even if they truly aren't, but there are also many people who really don't mind about sexuality and I believe they are even increasing in number.

No, there are many of us within the community that love ourselves and embrace who we are! We also have many straight allies that know that LGBT rights are human rights. Pride Month is a great time to find events in your area to attend and find support for LGBT people.

Many people accept LGBTs just the way they are and support them, but there will always be people who don’t agree with this. It doesn’t mean everyone is againts it. LGBTs are loved❤️

Although I do feel there are some people out there that do claim to be allies to the LGBTQ+ community out of a sense of being obliged to be politically correct, there really can be people who fully support and see members of the LGBTQ+ as equals. I have been lucky enough to meet people such as the latter.

I definitely know there are people who see LGBT as equals! I believe its kind of on a sliding scale- some who support LGBT amazingly and do a lot of work with charities etc, who don't bat an eyelid when someone comes out, there will be some people who say they support but may quietly judge or make assumptions- and this goes all the way through to openly homophobic people. So yes, there may be some people who "secretly despise LGBTs although many openly claim to accept and love it" (despise is a very strong word!!), however, a LOT of people, from personal experience, don't think twice.

Yes, LGBTQ+ is just part of one's personality. Heterosexuals are no different than LGBTQs. I see them as equal.

Nope, I openly support it even though I'm straight. I see them as equals and some of them are the nicest bunch of people I'll ever meet. I love them and I want to protect them as much as I can.

Yes. There are. It is true that homophobia/ transphobia or hatred towards the community exists but fortunately enough, there are real people who genuinely accept and see these relationships in the same light as any other relationship. We have come a long way and have much longer way to go, but the progress we have made is extraordinary. LGBTQ relationships are just as valid as any other.