The conclusion of experts in the field of sexual abuse, based on a number of studies, is that molesting of children occurs among heterosexual and homosexual men to the same degree. The vast majority of those who molest children are heterosexual. The average offender is a white heterosexual male whom the child knows. While there are some gay and lesbian persons who fit these stereotypes, they are no more representative of all homosexual people than are the Marlboro man and Scarlett O'Hara types representative of all heterosexuals. Homosexual people generally look and act like everyone else.
Most people never suspect the sexual orientation of a homosexual individual.
Because of intense prejudice and hatred directed toward lesbian, gay and bisexual people in our society, many are quite reluctant to reveal their sexual orientation. As noted above, most homosexual people look and act just like everyone else. They come from all walks of life, all races, all economic levels, all political perspectives. So heterosexual people can assume that they probably have homosexual neighbors, friends, relatives and fellow worshipers - although those persons may be afraid to reveal that they are gay or lesbian. This does not imply involvement with more than one partner any more than a heterosexual person's ability to be attracted to more than one person implies multiple partners.