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?

I believe that LGBT+ people are just as deserving as everybody else is. As a part of this community, I can say that sexuality and gender do not define anyone's character. While the way that this identity is embraced for different people can vary, that is only because LGBT+ people have had to overcome so much hate, and this history is something that many people are extremely proud of. By despising LGBT+ people you are making a generalization about an enormous number of people belonging to the community, which is that their sexuality and gender are what define them as a person. This can be very frustrating because homophobic people attack LGBT+ people for something that they cannot change about themselves, and it can lead them to hate the way that they are instead of embracing it

I definitely do not think that everyone secretly despises LGBTs! While there are some people who are openly against the LGBT community, the majority of people who show their support are genuine about it and view them as equals. I personally do not think sexual identity says anything about a person, besides that they are unique and understand themselves and their body, unlike many heterosexuals. I think it's so awesome that people have the courage to be open about something that they often feel judged for and they are just as worthy as people who identify as heterosexual. Your sexual identity does not say anything about who you are, and if anything, LQBTs are stronger and more resilient.

There are people in the world who are not a part of the LGBT community but see them as equals. These people may go by the term Ally, but others do not. Sure, there are so many people in this world who may be biased against the LGBT community, but there are so many more who are accepting towards them. These people may not express it through physical means, but they don't have to. On the contrary, there are so many people who do express their acceptance of the LGBT community through physical means. In conclusion, yes. There are people who see LGBT as equals.

we do have allies by our side, and we are also our own allies. we are here to welcome and accept you with open arms. the best thing we can do is educate others and guide them to the right path of tolerance and acceptance. there will always be those who support, love, and acceptance regardless, though. we must reach out to and trust those allies. we must stand with each other and support each other as a community. i am here if you need to reach out and find support in another member of the LGBTQ community. i can also provide you with a number of resources.

There are absolutely people who view queer people as equal to straight people. I know I do, and I am certainly not alone. I have actually taken implicit bias tests that claim I am in fact more likely to trust a queer stranger than I am a straight one. While I do think that prejudice is a spectrum, and it is nearly impossible to be fully neutral on any topic, I certainly would not go as far as saying that everyone "secretly despises" LGBT+ people. There are definitely people who despise queer people. But, as is true in any situation, there are also people who love them.

I can't say for everyone but I'm sure some subconscious bias exists even for allies that can be due to anything from bad experiences to irrational assumptions. People raised with heteronormativity find it difficult to see LGBT individuals without a biased lens. Although I imagine when they are aware of such thoughts, they can usually get past them. Even so, "despising" might be going too far. Its not something I have seen any LGBT member/ally admit to, and I doubt its something they covertly do either. The community has seen a lot of growth over the years and continues growing with cultures being more open to the idea that people can have different sexual preferences, gender, etc. I would say that that most of us see LGBT no less than heterosexuals.

I don't think everyone secretly despises LGBTs. There may be some who claim to support it concealing how they truly feel regarding the community. This may be due to fear of judgement and negative backlash or willingness to conform due to an increase in public support and awareness on the community. There are definitely people out there who regard LGBT as of equal worth as heterosexuals including but not limited to those who are part of the community themselves. There are those that look beyond just the surface to see that we are all human beyond our exteriors and past our sexual orientations and identities.

Not everyone. It's best to focus on those who care for the LGBT community wholeheartedly but also don't be surprised at those who show their true colors. When they do, take it for what it is and accept that not all people are understanding and tolerant. It's not your fault so don't take on that burden of making yourself out to be the problem because you're not. I can't promise that things will be better, but you'll find that when you aren't so worried about what the bigots think, you'll find something you didn't know you could have and that's peace.

Of course! Many of my friends are very supportive and there are plenty people out there who don't care about your gender or sexuality. There will always be people who like to treat others less than them, because they are different, but they are the exception not the rule. The people who truly care for you, will always love and support you no matter what. LGBT people are just as valid and important as straight and cis people, don't ever listen to someone who tells you otherwise, they are in the wrong not you. You don't need other people to determine your worth, always know that.

Hey, look of course in our society there are people who despise the LGBTQ+ community - but these are a minority. Fortunately there is a massive majority of people who are loving, accepting and happy for the LGBTQ+ community - because why wouldn't they be? what difference does you sexuality make? It doesn't, there is no difference. Love is love and it always will be. You are totally worth it! Make sure to surround yourself with these people, the minority lack education, they lack empathy and that is not something you need in your life. Us majority just want the best for you, just like we want the best for everyone else regardless of how they identify! :)