Still struggling.

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You are very welcome

Sadly, propaganda against atheists like that is commonplace. It is ridiculous to make any generalization about atheists, as they are people who only have in common one lack of belief on a single issue.

That didn't sound the least bit homophobic to me. It sounds like the direct result of indoctrinated programming, and it's not your fault at all. I'm a firm believer that whatever goes on in someone's head is their business only anyway. It's actions that count. But I see nothing wrong with your thoughts, they are an instinctive reaction to the nonsense that has been forced into your brain.

I hope that, given time, the rational part of your brain will see more and more that nothing bad is happening as a result of "losing faith". I've never been a theist of any description, and things have been just fine for me, as far as you can expect them to be. It's crystal clear to me what a con all religions are, and that they thrive on indoctrinating young, helpless children who are reliant on their parents for information about the world.

PS: excellent advice Steel!