Well, God is forgiving, but only if you actually seek forgiveness. Most LGBTQ people do not seek the forgiveness of God. Also, if you ask for forgiveness but do not attempt to repent, you are not ashamed of your sin, but ashamed of the fact that you were caught.
English Standard Version
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,
1 Cor. 6:9
God does not hate them, but then again, God does not hate murderers or thieves.