Reply #87: In their hearts, I sincerely believe, more often than not.

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I think it's overstating the case to insist that all homophobes are closeted homosexuals, but I don't doubt for a minute that homophobia does stem from a denial of basic sexual urges, which can be directed toward members of the same sex, in most all of us.

I believe most 'phobes are terrified of those urges, and seek solace in their homophobia.

Some actually wind up "pastoring" other men on the sly; I doubt that most do, though.