Gay Catholics

Are there any gay Catholics on here and if so why? I don't mean any shade, I'm am atheist myself so it doesn't bother me what anyone believes in as long as they're not rubbing it in my face! I just don't really understand why a gay person would be part of a religion that says that we are going to burn in hell for all eternity. I have two gay friends who are catholic but we live in a very catholic country and they were both raised in catholic families. Again, I don't mean to cause any offence I would just like you to make me understand!