Anyone who calls himself “gay” and still manages to defy the temptation to indulge that self-destructive behavior has earned my respect.
Same for heterosexuals who remain chaste.
Virtually everyone desires adultery and fornication in their lifetime. In that sense we all deserve your respect.
Sexual temptation is not unique to the homosexual leaning person.
We have a pastor that I suspect is attracted to the same sex. They are staunchly against the “gay pride” movement, and is a devout Christian.