THE church's teachings continue to be a cause of hatred and prejudice against the homosexual community, outspoken High Court judge Michael Kirby said.
The comments came yesterday in Sydney as Justice Kirby addressed a light-hearted forum on ageing and ageism in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community, calling on members to lobby against inequality and prejudice.
"A lot of the prejudice that still exists ... comes from religion ... handing out messages of hate," Justice Kirby said.
"Things written four or five thousand years ago are the cause of a lot of hatred out there. It has to change. I don't know how it will change but it has to change."
A panel including gay and lesbian activists, health specialists and a transsexual entertainer discussed the importance of community tolerance and understanding on GLBT aged care.
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