Why do they say homophobic people have homophobia, when its not a phobia?

Because when you are homophobic that's what the type of phobia you are afraid of and the the phobia is what it is

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation, so they have anxiety or fear of homosexuals. It sounds weird, but sadly, it is what it is.

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